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Tianchaodao

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'''Tianchaodao''', meaning "The Way of the Empire" in the Jingdaoese language, is the state religion of Jingdao since the daor 263 EGA, 6316 ASC. It is an offspring of [[Catologism]]. The main teaching of Tianchaodao is that complete submission to the divine [[Heavenly Light]] is the only road to salvation and the only way to server the Gods. The Way of the Empire does not dispute that there are other Gods than the Heavenly Light, but does not allow the Jingdaoese people to worship them, instead the people should worship the Heavenly Light.

Obedience Machine

2016-11-06T21:10:33Z

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The '''Obedience Machine''' is a high-tech computer which uses news reports and other electronic means to spy on the Jingdaoese population. During the reign of the [[Daishi Emperor]], places with too much danger of revolting or impure ideas were destroyed to prevent the spread of dangerous thoughts. The Machine was also responsible for the nuclear [[ Destruction by the Obedience Machine‎|destruction of many large cities]] in 5983 ASC.

After the ''Obedience Destruction'', the machine ran out of ammunition but it was not shut down and remains part of the intelligence operations of the [[Tegong]]. During the reign of the Sheng Emperor, the Obedience Machine gained access to the information supplied by the General Survey into the Citizenry's Physical, Religious, Political and Mental Health, also known as [[The Form|the Form]]. The Obedience Machine now selects both communities and individuals who need attention from the imperial government.

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Great Jing Dynasty

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|motto = ''Sensible and Ruthless''
|anthem = ''[[Alte Kameraden]]''
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|largecity = [[Chuanliyang]], [[Sizhecheng]], [[Tianhoucheng]], [[Xiacheng]], [[Zhuaricheng]]
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|headofstate = [[Sheng Emperor]]
|headofgovernmenttitle = [[Diwang|Imperial Chancellor]]
|headofgovernment = Xin Myksos
|legislature = ''Jingbuist Council''
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4510 ASC (December 11st 2011) '''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia''': 4779 ASC (September 5th 2012)
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|forum = [http://jingdao.nl Forum]
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|food = Safir wings with cabbage
|drink = [[Imperial white tea]]
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The '''Jingdaoese Empire''', in ancient times referred to as '''''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia''''', is an Anglo-Dutch micronation. Other names which are used are '''Empire of the Pure Path''', '''Third Great Jingdaoese Empire''' and '''Great Jing Dynasty''' and '''Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao'''.

Through its long history, the Empire has seen much violence, destruction and mass immigrations, which often had religious and cultural causes. The region populated by the Jingdaoese has, since its establishment, been changed twice: the first time they migrated from Cibola to the former Antican Isles and later the centre of political power moved to the west (after Kildare was annexed into Jingdao). Instead of collapsing, these disasters proved to be omens for a rebirth and strengthening of the Nation its power. While to the outside world, the Empire's culture seems limited to an Asian-styled culture, but in reality it has a diverse mix of European (mainly German) and Asian cultures which have influenced the daily life of its citizens and the Heavenly Court and even Jingdaoese can still be surprised when visiting another province or State.

An important part of its society is the devotion towards the [[Heavenly Light|Emperor]], of which some are called Heavenly Light if they have proven themselves to be reincarnations of one of the Goddess [[Sisera]] or [[Ancient Prophets]]. Depending on the era, the power and influence of the Emperor has differed, but never truly diminished. Even after the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC, the Emperor received tremendous political power, despite the establishment of the [[Imperial Assembly]].

The Jingdaoese People are renown for their propaganda and cultural development. The many peoples which live within a border are very diverse, partly because of the Empire's conquest of the [[Apollonian Republic]] ([[Kildare]]), which has ancient micronational civilisations within its borders. The government policy was to assimilate with the cultures instead of trying to destroy them. This move, decided by the [[Haigui Emperor]] in 5713 ASC, seems logical through modern eyes, but it could have easily gone the other way (the Jingdaoese are also known to be merciless towards non-believers). Citizens are allowed to follow the culture and faith as they see fit, as long as certain aspects (mainly religious ones) are represented in one way or another and play a role. The position of the Emperor is the sole cultural aspect which plays an important role. Citizens are expected to, in one way or another, to recognise the presence and special position of their divine Emperor.

=Terminology=
Jingdao holds many different names, which it received through time. Some even say that the only thing the Jingdaoese and Elwynnese have in common is their love in giving their Realms numerous names with each their own significance.

The nation is frequently referred to as ''Jingdaoese Empire'', or simply Jingdao.
When it still was located on the Cibolan continent, the name ''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia'' was still frequently used. The citizens had left behind their colonial past, but still used the name in official documents. Several Decrees refer to the name of the early Emperors (like the [[Ci Emperor]]) seem to have the habit of including Southbatavia in the name. Over time this led to confusion, as both Jingdao and Southbatavia did no longer refer to separate regions, but overlapped.

Other names which are still used are: ''Empire of the Pure Path'', which is mainly a religious title and is used in religious rites, the ''Third Great Jingdaoese Empire'', which simply refers to the Third Heavenly Era in which the current nation exists, the ''Great Jing Dynasty''; which refers to the ''Dynasty of Erasmii'' which is pure (''Jin'') and Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao, which was a name frequently in use throughout the reign of the [[Haigui Emperor]] and [[Dashi Emperor]].

=History=
The history of Jingdao is a long one and goes back to the time it was just a colony and outpost of the Kingdom of Batavia. It survived its parent nation and grew into a nation which survived destruction after destruction, even making those destructions part of its culture and religious dogma's.

The history is closely intertwined with mythical, religious and fictional works, as of some periods not much is known, because of the loss of important documents.

==Origin==
[[File:Sisera at Airosamente.png|thumb|350px|Artistic work of Sisera, with behind Her the ''Tower of Airosamente''. Currently located at the [[National Museum]] in Apollo City.]]
The mythological foundation of the Jingdaoese people finds its origin in early times and is closely linked with Soloralist and Catologian myths and even Kildarian folklore. According to legends, the Jingdaoese became a distinct group in Airosamente (the current Apollo City). The tales tell about how the Great Plague had rampaged throughout the world and had almost made all [[Mikrons]] go extinct. With that, the Era of Man had begun, and the Gods and Mikrons slowly left Micras for mankind to rule.

It was in Airosamente that mankind constructed a tower, the Tower of Airosamente, which would look over the world. It had to be a symbol of unity of mankind, but soon became a grave insult towards the Gods who had so long taken care of humankind. Greed took over and the tower grew into a symbol which challenged the supremacy of the Divine Beings. In those days, a young girl was born from the ashes of the earth and brought to live by Cato and His wife Germania. To avoid direct interference with humankind, and to show them the right path to follow, that girl was blessed with extraordinary power, charisma and wisdom. The girl, who was blessed with the name Sisera, began to preach and soon gathered groups of people around Her.

These followers, who recognised in Her the words of the Gods. For years She preached in name of Germania and Cato, warning the people not to be overconfident. But the older She became, the more She was ignored. The number of followers decreased and many of them were forced to leave their family behind. This small group would later become the core of the Jingdaoese People.
On a certain day, when Sisera had already reached the age of 88, She spoke to the workers at the Tower, once more warning them for what they did. The workers, fed up with Her warnings, began to throw stones to Her and gave Her a slow and gruesome death. She and Her followers would never forget what the Hun (impure) People had done to their Prophet and Daughter of Heaven.

[[File:Stoning of Sisera.png|thumb|The stoning of Sisera at Airosamente.|left]]

When She entered the Mines of Germania, Her mother awaited Her and said She had deserved Her eternal peace more than anyone, even if mankind did not dare to listen to the Truth. Sisera knelt before Her mother and asked Her to give Her a new chance. She saw hope for the future and was convinced that She could rescue at least a few souls. Germania therefore listened to the pleas of Her Daughter and reincarnated Her.

The reincarnation came with a price: She would forever, till the end of times, have to return to Micras to save Her people from danger. Her reincarnations would be granted the power to remember what had happened in Her previous lives, but not till a certain age would be reached.

That being said, She returned to Airosamente, grew up among the love of Her followers, and once more led them on their crusade against impurity. Once more, the unbelievers mocked them, but in the end the punishment of the Gods made an end to the mockery. The Gods confounded their speech, so families and friends became divided and could no longer understand each other. Bloodbaths followed and, as usual, the Jingdaoese were blamed, as they had remained one solid group.

Humanity shattered and Sisera led Her people far away to a place where they would be safe, and could live in peace, harmony and spread the purity of their believes. Her people was thereafter led by Her descendants and, on occasion, Sisera would reincarnate. Not all descendants were blessed with the divine guidance of the Gods, but when they were, the people followed with a blind devotion. History will learn us that the Jingdaoese are - more than any other people - not attached to the land they were born on. Where there Heavenly Light is, they will follow.

==Pre-Independence Era==
[[File:Meeting Batavia-Jingdao.png|thumb|right|350px|The meeting between north and south was originally a lucrative deal which brought prosperity to Batavia and Cibola. For the first time, the Qindaoese (early Jingdaoese) could purchase from the international market and no longer had to depend from Alexandrian traders.]]
The true history of Jingdao is - ironically - linked with the nation it would later govern: the Kingdom of Batavia. Throughout the reign of King Arkadius II des Vinandy several Batavian governments made attempts to increase the prestige of their nation (and appeal to the growing imperialist and nationalist groups within the country).

Industrial growth had led to an immense increase in population, surplus, which in turn led to new social tensions. Numbers of concerned people who also saw an increase in rules and laws (especially because of the liberal party, which pushed through an extensive expansion of the law system) and felt that there freedom was slowly limited, wanted to move to a less bureaucratic place.

It was then that groups of Batavian sailors and military men looked southwards, to the Cibolan continent. West of the Empire of Alexandria was untamed territory: peoples like the Aragonese, Saxons (Nederburgians) and Qingdaoese would be no match for the military might of Batavia. The earliest attempts to settle a decent colony, Aragon, found place in 2788 ASC.

[[File:Batavian Cibola Civil War propaganda.png|thumb|left|300px|Propaganda for the Batavian army: only the coast line was in hands of Batavian Armed Forces, so any help from local population was needed.]]
The large amount of small settlements and colonies would eventually, under pressure of the early colonists, be united under a loose union called ''Batavian Cibola''. From that moment, more and more colonists moved land inwards. This is also seen as the moment in which Batavian colonists and locals start to work together. Certain mixed communities start to grow, and the colonists made their first contact with the Saxons and Qindaoese who lived more eastwards (and who would later become known as the Jingdaoese).

The existence of the Batavian Cibolan colony was quickly challenged when in 3732 ASC a civil war broke out between the Nederburgian, Aragonese and Batavian forces. The war was ended, but at the cost of hundreds of lives and a growing distrust.

In 4161 ASC the Batavian Cibolan colonies were reformed and placed under a more centralised administration to combat political ineffectiveness and corruption. The colonies also underwent a name change, becoming Great Aragon, and saw the introduction of former Aragonese symbols. The attempts to spread democratic ideals in this region became very unpopular when massive electoral fraud was discovered in several local elections.

Through the ages, dissatisfaction with colonial rule would only grow slowly. It would take till chaos on the Homelands became clear and civil war broke out in the North, that the colonists and colonials took power in their own hands. The real birth year of the South Batavian nation is 4521 ASC, the year in which [[Herman Civilis]] became Grand Duke of the southern colonies and formed the Grand Duchy of South Batavia.

[[File:Poster Expo 2012.png|thumb|The Exposition in 2012 found place in the Grand Duchy of South Batavia and not on the northern mainland, which showed the increase in status of the region.]]

The ancestors of the Jingdaoese would watch most of the events which unfolded during these colonial years from a distance. The Qingdaoese, who had lived ages without the guidance of a descendant of Sisera, had retreated themselves behind the safe mountains and lived a prosperous life with the gold they found in their mines. It would be till the arrival of the Erasmus Dynasty in Nederburg (north of the Qingdaoese valley), that the group would start actively participating in politics again. With the rise of Herman Civilis and the presence of Erasmii, the Jingdaoese started backing the colonies with both manpower and financial means. The isolated Qingdaoese region would become the cradle of later imperial power. They once more took up the name ''Jingdaoese'', as they felt that the moment was right.

While civil strife had unfolded in the north, South Batavia remained part of the Batavian nation and flourished while increasingly expanding its industrial power. It saw important (symbolic) events like hosting ''Expo 2012'', an intermicronational world exhibition, in the Nederburgian city of Heemecht.

Times were changing, and time seemed to have ran out for the old Kingdom of Batavia. Herman Civilis left office, just before he died, in favour of Mordechai ben Erasmus. Mordechai would later become known as the first Emperor and would prepare the path towards independence. In 4779 ASC, his son, the later [[Kaiming Emperor]] would declare the southern colonies free from the Batavian oppression and establish an empire which would influence the politics of many Micrasian countries.

==First Empire==
===Reign of the Kaiming Emperor (4779 - 4955 ASC)===
[[File:Mcs1.png|thumb|left|The First Jingdaoese Empire.]]
In less than 250 ASC years, the Cibolan colonies had grown from a set of backward colonial settlements and villages into a dependency with a certain amount of prestige. Simon ben Erasmus, son of Mordechai, inherited a Grand-Duchy which was flourishing. But dark clouds were gathering in the north: conflicts and crises followed each other and it became clear that Batavia was looking to its colonies to carry most of its problems. In a daring move, Simon resisted against the government in [['s Koningenwaarde]] and proclaimed the end of what he perceived as an unequal relationship between the Fatherland and its colonies.

The Empire of Southbatavia and Jingdao was established and from one day on another, the soldiers and public servants who had been ruled by their northern masters received the news that they would now serve an Emperor who was truly blessed by Heaven. The [[Kaiming Emperor]] became the first true Emperor and [[Heavenly Light]], endorsed by the Catologian Church, but was confronted with much scepticism from several layers of the population. One of His first acts was to raise his father into status. Mordechai, who had served the Realm both as Prophet and ruler, was proclaimed posthumously the [[Mengjiang Emperor]], which gave His own ascension to the Throne some feeling of continuousness.

With the energy of a young man, the Kaiming Emperor introduced a number of reforms, announced construction programs and replaced disloyal servants by more loyal ones. Peasant revolts were quickly beaten and massive food programs were started throughout the nation. Diplomatically He was successful in receiving recognition from both the old homeland as other realms. While documents contradict themselves, historians agree that the [[Tegong]] was also established with the duty to serve the Heavenly Light with utmost dedication. The trust and power entrusted to this organisation would soon lead to confrontations within the administration and would even threaten the reign of the Emperor it was meant to protect.

[[File:Yuan Windsor.png|thumb|right|Yuan Windsor rose in military rank and became an important statesman under the Kaiming Emperor. His betrayal would result in a civil war and would eventually lead to increased power of the Throne.]]

While loved by His people, the Emperor was also confronted with an alarming increase in birth rate, a result of the stability during the reign of His father and own early reign. It didn't take long before Jingdao was confronted with logistical and social problems because of the surplus population. Corruption was widespread and made the well-intended aid to battle poverty ineffective in some provinces. While the Emperors were often loved and even worshipped, the government saw several peasant uprisings during the 4770's ASC and onwards. During one of those uprisings, a young sergeant, [[Yuan Windsor]], defended his post with a handful of soldiers against a mob of over 10,000 peasants. Yuan soon became a rising star within the military and within the year, in 4780 ASC, he was chosen by the Kaiming Emperor to 'clean up the house'. His appointment as [[Diwang]] led to an immense power shift from the Throne to a simple nobleman.

The Imperial administration was, and has always been, a battleground of several groups: the Armed Forces (the Army, because the Empire lacked a decent Navy in those days), the Catologian Church and civil authorities were in a constant struggle to gain power. In those days the Emperor had been ruling His Realm from behind the safe walls of [[Zijincheng]], the capital city which was limited to access by only carefully-chosen personnel and high officials. Well-intended Decrees were published here and spread throughout the country, but because Yuan was the one who actually left the huge palace complexes, he succeeded in gaining more and more power over time. As a man of the military, he favoured the growth of the Armed Forces and sought to reduce the powers of the clergy. This brought him into conflict with the Magister of the Church, Miguel Windsor (who was a distant family member).

The Magister was successful in convincing the Emperor to leave His palace more frequently and to regain some of the lost influence. The plans of Yuan, to gain power through legals means, were temporarily foiled. The Emperor, neither blind nor deaf to the cries of His people, became convinced that the colonisation of the barbarian southern lands was the fastest and best solution.

Campaigns were held throughout the 4820's and 4830's and the province of Barbarije was successfully integrated into Jingdao after the defeat of several tribes. In 4835 ASC, 52 EGA according to the Southbatavian calender, a new campaign was launched and personally overseen by the enthusiast Emperor. With His army he moved further southwards against Shanglu, to integrate it into the nation. The campaign was successful, but the Emperor was betrayed and kidnapped. Many thought He was dead, and the Diwang took the chance to consolidate his power. Yuan Windsor proclaimed himself Regent in the absence of the Emperor and sought to make [[Ci Emperor|Grand Duchess Sisera]] into his puppet. This plan failed miserably and a group of soldiers - together with corrupt Tegong agents - was dispatched to Zijincheng to murder the heir to the Throne.

[[File:Flag Yuandao.png|thumb|The personal banner of Yuan became the flag of his Yuandaoese state.|left]]

The battle which followed destroyed a part of the palace complex and many surprised [[Imperial Whites]] (the name of the ceremonial imperial guards) were killed in surprise before they could act. Sisera escaped thanks to the support of Tegong agents who had stayed loyal to the Throne. The escape of the Grand Duchess led to confusion throughout the Empire: a part of the population rallied behind the Diwang, others behind the heiress. She retreated into the mountains, from where she frequently raided caravans with gold for the Diwangs treasury.

It was not until 4852 ASC that the Kaiming Emperor - who had escaped his kidnappers and had lived on a cabbage farm in Shangly - came out of hiding, rallied a part of the army behind him and took power back. After a short and bloody year, both sides agreed to hold a truce: Basella became part of a Yuan-led state known as Yuandao, while the rest of the Empire stayed loyal to the Emperor. In 4877 ASC a more definite peace treaty would be signed in Rijnsburg (in Nederburg). Yuan entered the conference room, where on first sight many important nobles and the Emperor Himself were present. It turned out to be a trap, as a way of payback for Yuans own treason. The doors were closed and locked, so nobody could leave, after which hundred thousands of [[equine mantis]]es were unleashed and killed and ate all guests in the room (including the actors, some nobles and a Babkhan dignitary) alive. The Empire was finally reunited. The harsh attitude towards traitors would become part of Jingdaoese culture and habits.

In the wake of the Yuan Rebellian, a number of Jingdaoese merchants and politicians, under the leadership of Jack Mounford, who was head of a Catologian military order, sailed to the island of [[Calbion]]. Calbion was admitted as a largely autonomous province shortly after. Although Jack Mounford as Prince of Calbion had always been loyal to the Jingdaoes government, relations between Calbion and the Imperial Government have at times been strained. Several incidents occured that made Sisera question the Calbain loyalty. These tensions reached a highpoint when Calbion declared independence. Refusing to accept, Sisera ordered her troops to attack the island. The [[Calbain Independence War]] resulted in the destruction of a large part of the Calbain nation.

==Second Empire==
The Empire of Jingdao-At-Sea

During the early days of the reinstituted Empire. The city of [[Tie Gang]], then known as Tyrenia, became part of Jingdao. It expanded into an important mercantile hub for the Eastern Empire, which it remains till this day.

==Third Empire==
[[File:Wiki map Jingdao.png|thumb|The Third Empire before the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC.]]
The Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao saw a period of great wealth, but also from despair. It was a period in which the Jingdaoese attempted to cooperate and slowly integrate the minorities within the country. This eventually led to social unrest. The weak democratic institutions, which were tolerated - but not fully endorsed - by the Heavenly Light, had a difficult time to keep up with the responsibilities which were given to them. The largest party, the National-Centrists, even openly supported a return of all power to the Heavenly Light. For this, the [[Minshu Period]] became a period in which democratically elected parliaments were nothing more than rubber stamp institutions.

To distract the citizenry from certain problems, and to strengthen the unity and economy of the country, the political elite launched several army and naval rearmament programs. It also sought the establishment of a military bloc, the Blackrock Pact, to defend the Apollonian continent against non-Apollonian imperialists.

The Empire collapsed when the [[Euran War]] (6120 - 6171 ASC) was in its last stages. The Jingdaoese Armed Forces were successfully destroying the last remnants of the Constancians, but then disaster struck from within. No-one had listened to the critics who had said it was a bad idea to genetically modify the slaves, so that they would become stronger and more efficient with their limited rations. In the interest of progression the industrial class was given the freedom to do as they saw fit by the Imperial Palace. But it was a bad idea, the slaves who were now much stronger were appalled by their treatment and turned against their rightful masters. Atomic bombs were dropped to destroy the rebellion but they were only partially effective. Some of the slaves had been genetically enhanced to work without protection in nuclear facilities and while they were not completely immune, they only mutated into monstrosities. Having underestimated the dangers of those mutants, the Army and Navy responded too late. In the end, the Danya Emperor was forced to isolate the country from the outside world, and gathered his armies. In the chaos of what is described as the largest infantry charge in Jingdao's history, the Emperor disappeared (according to eye witnesses he fell after killing at least fourteen mutated slaves with his own bare hands).

Like many times before, the Jingdaoese state had destroyed itself in an effort to establish absolute submission of its people. Without guidance, the people turned to drinking beer and watching football. The name "Jexit" was coined and a kingdom established with not only a ceremonial monarchy, but a government which itself was mostly ceremonial. Prime Minister David Boghead could do very little but administer a small part of the capital. The rest of the country lived in anarchy and chaos. The armed forces in Constancia were derived from their supplies and support from the homeland, and were slowly pushed back. For years it would stay silent, as without any chain of command left, the Empire was in total anarchy. the mutants which were left still made the roads unsafe, leading to millions of people seeking their hail behind city walls. Millions of others would starve of hunger, thirst or violence. Refugee camps outside the city walls were often plagued by mutant attacks. City guards often reacted late when there was once more an attack, leading to more deaths.

==Fourth Empire==
Like before, the Jingdaoese state was destroyed but it was not dead. Some of the people remembered the great ideals that they had been taught and they formed an underground movement to re-establish the [[Way of Purity]], Jingdao. Once this movement had united a sizeable force, they were contacted by what remained of the [[Tegong]], who still protected an heir to the imperial family of ancient times. The movement was armed and an assault was launched in 6243 ASC on the office of David Boghead in Two Cocks - which was renamed Daocheng -, he was caught on the toilet and dragged on the streets with his pants still hanging below his knees. While still releaving himself David was shot dead and a photo of his corpse was made and spread for propaganda purposes.

Further assaults were launched on other cities in the vicinity of the capital and soon a significant part of the country was living again under the guidance of the Heavenly Light, the [[Sheng Emperor]].

=Government and politics=
==The Heavenly Light==
*See also: [[Heavenly Light]]
[[File:Portrait Simon Ben Erasmus.png|thumb|An old official portrait of the [[Kaiming Emperor]]. Made during the First Heavenly Era.]]

The formal structure of the government centered on the Emperor as the absolute ruler of the Empire. Still, the amount of power of each Emperor depends strongly on who sits on the Heavenly [[Eagle Throne]]. There is a subtle, but very important, difference between the several Emperors who have once ruled over the country.

[[File:Eagle throne.png|thumb|left|The Heavenly Eagle Throne, made out of South Dalmacijan gold, was once used by the [[Caudillo]] of the [[Apollonian Republic]], but became a symbol of Jingdaoese power.]]

To foreigners it's sometimes hard to understand, but those who ascend the Throne will be referred to as Emperor. However, those blessed with being the reincarnation of one of the Prophets - or Sisera Herself - will hold the right to claim the title of ''Heavenly Light''. The laws of the Empire provide no difference in privileges for both titles, but the influence the Heavenly Light has on public affairs is far more strong than of a simple Emperor. The tradition in Jingdao prescribes that the Heavenly Light can easily ignore the laws and constitutions of His or Her ancestors and can even single-handedly change ancient rites. A simple Emperor also holds this power, but requires approval of priests to avoid angering the Heaven.

The story about the mythological birth of the Jingdaoese people talks about how they followed Sisera and Her descendants. With this, the role of the House of Erasmii is already strongly intertwined with the nation's own existence. Later, with the creation of the First Empire and the ascension of the Prophet Mordechai (who was posthumously named [[Mengjiang Emperor]]) to the Throne, the Erasmii formally began their leadership over the Jingdaoese successor Realms.

[[File:Parade of the Heavenly Light.png|thumb|left|400px||The parade celebrating the ascension of the Kaiming Emperor to the Throne.]]

On certain occasions the people were not led by a member of the Erasmii Clan. Both ''[[Herman Civilis]]'' (Grand-Duke of Southbatavia), ''[[Miguel Windsor]]'' (Magister of the Church) ''[[Rollin the Conqueror]]'' and the ''Provisional Government of 5984 - 5989 ASC'' took up the duties to govern the country and pave the way, not as Emperors, but as a sort of temporary stewards. Herman Civilis and Rollin received the honourary title ''Pavers of the Way'' and are recognised as important historical and religious figures. The role of [[Yuan Windsor]], who made an attempt to kidnap the Kaiming Emperor and rule the nation in his stead, is more dubious: he's seen as one who has heavily influenced both the young Emperor once He returned, as the nation's policies (as an internal weakness of disloyalty was proven, which convinced the government that there were still impure elements within its own people which had to be destroyed).

Emperors who ascend the Throne must undergo a trial of combat to proof their worth. Since the Third Empire, the Emperors descend into a labyrinth beneath the Catodral of Apollo City, where mythical creatures lurk in the darkness. If the Emperor survives the proof and can return above the ground, He will truly hold the power which goes with His office.

Male Emperors are called with 'Ben Erasmus', while female rulers get the family name 'Bat Erasmus'. For example: Simon Ben Erasmus and Sisera Bat Erasmus. With their inauguration they also receive an Imperial name. For example, Heinrich Ben Erasmus became known as the [[Kattei Emperor]] (meaning 'Reborn').

===Imperial Household===
Responsible for the Imperial Family, its palaces and the personal guards. Falls under the Ministry but can not be controlled by the Minister and acts independent from it.

The Head Steward, in most cases a man who has surpassed the age of sixty, is in charge of the Household. Traditionally, he's chosen among the bound servants who have served in the Imperial Administration or served at the Heavenly Palace. He's not only responsible for the day-to-day affairs, the welcoming of important diplomats, but also in organising the [[Private Council]].

==Grand Secretariat==
===Diwang of the Empire===
*''See also: [[Diwang]]''

[[File:Yuan Windsor.png|thumb|right|Yuan Windsor, first Chancellor of the Jingdaoese Empire.]]

The Diwang, also called Chancellor of the Empire (or Dachen) is the head of the Grand Secretariat. While the Imperial Assembly approves the government formation after each election, the Chancellor fully depends on the goodwill of the Emperor. As highest representative of the government (with exception of the Emperor) there is little room for mistakes. Several Chancellors have seen themselves being fired over relative small mistakes, as they need to be a shining example for the population.

The title itself goes back to the First Empire, and was changed many times. During the First and Second Era the title had a bad ring to it, thanks to the traitorous acts of Yuan Windsor, who abused his position to gain power and plot against the Throne. During the Third Era, the title became common use once more.

[[File:Bureaucrats at work.png|thumb|left|300px|Jingdaoese bound servants and freemen working at one of the Secretariats, while being overviewed by the Imperial Secretary.]]

===Ministry of Truth===

The Ministry of Truth, often handled by the Chancellor himself, holds one of the more important Secretariats, responsible for the cultural and educational development of the people.

*'''Secretariat of Rites''': Responsible for ceremonies and the protection of the national culture.

*'''Secretariat of Propaganda''': Responsible for controlling the media and bring the Truth to the People.

*'''Secretariat of Education''': Responsible for educating the masses.

*'''Secretariat of Censor''': Responsible for censorship and re-education of delinquents.

===Ministry of Purity===
The Ministry of Purity pursues the financial aspects of the state, together with the appointments. It also closely checks which individuals from the outside world enter the Empire.

*'''Secretariat of Revenue''': Financial and economical affairs.

*'''Secretariat of Immigration''': Responsible for immigration and visa.

*'''Secretariat of Appointments''': Responsible for the appointment of military and civil personnel.

===Ministry of World Peace===
The Ministry of World Peace has as goal to handle foreign affairs, seeks to coordinate and strengthen the Armed Forces of the Empire and its States. While handling justice, the Secretariat of Hanging, is not responsible for the Tegong, as that office acts independent from the Grand Secretariat.

*'''Secretariat of Slaying''': Handles the armed forces.

*'''Secretariat of Sinking''': Responsible for the coordination of the State Fleets.

*'''Secretariat of Hanging''': Brings swift justice.

*'''Secretariat of Talking''': Handles foreign affairs.

==Jingbuist Soviet==
===Imperial Assembly===
*''See also: [[Imperial Assembly]]''

[[File:Imperial Assembly.png|thumb|350px|A special meeting of the Imperial Assembly. Behind the statue of Grand-Duke [[Herman Civilis]], who gave power to the Mengjiang Emperor, stands the flag of the old Party Congress, a symbol of political unity.|right]]

The '''Imperial Assembly''' is the elective and legislative chamber of the Jingdaoese Empire. Elections are held around every 15 daor (3 months).

The Assembly came into power with the ascension of the Zettai Emperor to the Throne in 5989 ASC. Original plans to establish it as a strong, independent legislative institution with more or the same amount of power as the Emperor were soon thwarted, after heavy protests of ultranationalists. This kind of limited constitutional democracy (for Jingdaoese standards still enormous) led to it being called the [[Minshu Period]].

The March Elections of 2016 even saw a landslide victory for the [[National-Centrist Party of the Rising Sun]], with an election program which would further strengthen imperial power.

The two national main parties are the National-Centrist Party of the Rising Sun and United Jingdaoese Populist Party, both party follow a very nationalist program, but while the Populists support a liberal approach, the National-Centrists endorse strong interference of the government.

===Seanad===
[[File:Seanad personification.png|thumb|left|The personification of the Seanad. From the diptych made by order of Flavius I to commemorate the revival of prestige of the institute.]]

The [[Seanad]] is a council of nobles. The nobles are appointed by the Emperor and represent their State. The Seanad almost never meets as its powers are limited to acting as supreme court and to amend the Constitution (for which 75% approval is needed).

The institution is most likely the oldest still functioning organisation on the Apollonian continent. It originally had its roots in the ''Republic of Blackrock'' during the first century (ASC), where it acted as the parliament of the military republic. Much later, in 3260 ASC, it was revived as the Ducal legislative and advisory council.

It's powers changed from era to era and strongly depended on the goodwill of the ruling Kildarian Dukes and nobility (of whom many considered the Seanad as a potential threat to their power in their counties). The coup d'état by Teodosius Myksos in 5149 ASC meant a temporary disbandment of the Seanad. The military losses against the barbarian invaders had made many citizens in Apollo City frustrated and angry towards the organisation which was perceived to rule over the country. It was reopened in 5267 ASC as a rubber stamp institution during the reign of Dutchess Sophia, and later on received more power under the reign of Dutch Flavius.

The Revolution of 5552 rendered the Seanad once again powerless, and was eventually reformed by the Caudillo Trajan Myksos, who forged it into a council of military governors. The glorious integration of the [[Apollonian Republic]] into Jingdao meant that the Seanad became a prestigious - but once more relatively powerless - rubber stamp institution and supreme court.

===Private Council===
[[File:Private Council.png|thumb|left|350px|A rare insight in the Private Council.]]

Without doubt the true power within the Empire. While holding no official power, it is composed of the most important and influential people from the Realm. From the shadows it governs the nation with an iron fist and influences the Grand Secretariat in its decision making.

Titles of documents in the Council are viewable for the public, and for that reason are often made misleading.

====Grandsire====
The title of Grandsire was once used by the prime minister of the Princes of Aryasht. During the era of the [[Apollonian Republic]] it was the title of the president of the Provincial Assembly. Afterwards it was adopted by the Jingdaoese as a title granted by the Emperor as one of the highest honours that a person could receive. The person owning this title acted as vice-president during meetings of the Clans in case of the the Heavenly Light's absence.

Nowadays the title is still sometimes used to refer to the president of the Imperial Assembly, but this practice has more or less fallen in disarray.

=Administrative Subdivisions=
The '''States''' are the most important part of the Jingdaoese Empire. Each State is represented in the Imperial Assembly and - based on population numbers which were calculated 5989 ASC - receive a certain number of seats. Each 90 ASC years a federal election is held for the Assembly. Some States (mostly the rural and ultranationalist ones) receive a bigger advantage thanks to the electoral system. Especially the Imperial Cities receive a certain disadvantage, compared to the countryside.

Most States are divided into smaller subdivisions, like a Province (Norfolk uses the word 'Command'), to administer the lands. In many cases, the province borders are based on the old borders of former Counties, Baronies or Apollonian provinces.

'''Imperial Cities''' are important strategical cities with surrounding land which are governed and belong to a State but have received a certain degree of autonomy. They are separated from any Provinces, and receive their own seats (the minimum is one) in the Imperial Assembly.

The Empire has '''eight States''', '''four Imperial Cities''' (of which one, Tyrenia, isn't part of any State) and '''fifty-six Provinces''' (not counting overseas territories).

[[File:Wiki map Jingdao 2016.png|600px|thumb|Map of the Empire during the 62nd century (ASC).]]

#Kingdom of Naród Seaski (Saksenland)
##''City of Epoli''
##''City of Apollo City''
##Antya
##Apollantis
##Overantya
##Empty Steppes
##Tribes of Rish-En
#Kingdom of Batavia
##Dietsland
##Samarne
##Menen
##Alten
##Beijerstreek
##Caesteren
##Ingelheim
##Transingel
##Zilte
##Hemen
##Mayen
##Gotha
##Colonial Overseas Territories: Tyrasian Territories
#Kingdom of Vervollkomnung (Central Kildare)
##Automatica
##Blackrock
##Vervollkomnung
##Shexing
##Schlangen
##Gaofen
##Attera
##Halluci Nua
#Gong Federation
##Erlgau Isles
##North Gong Li
##South Gong Li
##Asherland
##Melangia
##Six Isles & Dong Hau
#Thanedom of Dalmacija
##''City of Curagh''
##Old Hallucination
##Kitanus Fields
##North Dalmacija
##South Dalmacija
##River Warrior's Tribe
##Carol Island
##Breiza Isles
#Republic of Norfolk [[File:Flag jindaoese benacia.png|250px|thumb|right|Flag of the ''Imperial Overseas Command'', with the Jingdaoese flag and the goddess [[Germania]].]]
##Calico Command
##Tymaria Command
##Jersey Command
##Camden Command
##Battlestation Command
##Norfolk Command
##Libertopia
##Biotopia
##Choconya
##Korantina
#Princedom of Eblis-Rulak
##Eblis
##Rulak
##Montauk
##Dyre Isles
#Duchy of Greater Bosania
##Valais
##Bosania
##Uri
##Vaud
##Grisons
#''City State of Tyrenia''

The overseas (non-Apollonian) territories are, since 6136 ASC, no longer part of the States of Batavia and Gong, but merged into forming the [[Imperial Overseas Command]] (which is administered by the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy).

=Foreign Relations and Military=
==Foreign policy==
[[File:Diplomatic visit in Jingdao.png|thumb|Diplomats visiting the Emperor had to kneel and honour the Emperor by paying tribute. While this action was merely symbolic and the value of the gifts was not that important, most nations paid significant sums to entertain the Heavenly Light with grand gifts. The Babkhans, for example, brought gold and elephants.]]
The foreign contacts between Jingdao and other nations has, in most cases, never been a fruitful and peaceful one. Since its establishment, the Jingdaoese people have seen themselves blessed (or cursed, according to some heretics) with the divine duty to unite Micras under their Heavenly Banner and spread the enlightenment of the Catologian Faith to all corners of the world. This brought the First Empire (located on Cibola) in a direct conflict with the Alexandrians (which were called ''Purple Horde'') when they decided to close the Strait of Barbary for any foreign shipment if no heavy tax was paid.

Later on, during the Second Empire, the Jingdaoese were actively involved in aiding the Myksos Dynasty in Kildare. With the help of the Tegong the feudal Kildarian society transformed into a more centralist (but still very backward) state. The Mango Throne saw begrudgingly how their eastern Duchy became more and more dependant on the Jingdaoese and took several countermeasures, which in most cases failed. When Kildare wanted to join a military pact, the [[League of Nations for the Advancement of Purity]], the Shirerithian government interfered and won the case in court. Some Tegong officers were deported, but the organisation kept active in secret.

During the [[Revolution of 5552]] there was no official support from Jingdao for the independence of Kildare (which would become the [[Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East]]) , but it was blamed to have had a hand in it. When the Republic was annexed into the Third Empire in 5719 ASC by the [[Haigui Emperor]] those rumours were stronger than ever.

The diplomatic history of Jingdao has therefore always been one of indirect conflict and a certain distrust towards (and from) the great powers of Micras. It shaped the policy of ''self-reliance and dominance''. Since their annexation of Kildare into the Empire they follow an Apollonian Doctrine, with the main goal to keep the imperialist (read: foreign) influences) as limited as possible on the Apollonian continent.

As it was written down by a diplomat:

{{quote|''"Jingdao is a nation with people who have travelled throughout the world. They are not bound to the lands they were born on and will follow their Heavenly Light when this is desired from them. Nonetheless, we aren't a people who want to be bullied by the ''big boys''. Alexandria blamed us for their own greed, Stormark blamed us for their own decadence, Shireroth blamed us for their own division and corruption. We merely show them the ugly truth, and therefore we are despised. Apollonia must therefore be a beacon of hope, and not the plaything of those imperialists. Stable nations on Micras, befriended with the Jingdaoese Realm: that's what we seek."''
|sign=Xa Tang|source= 'Letter from a diplomat in Gerenia', 6105 ASC}}

[[File:Symbol Blackrock Pact.png|thumb|left|Logo of the Blackrock Pact.]]

The ''Apollonia Doctrine'' led to the establishment of a military pact, the [[Blackrock Pact]], in 6118 ASC. Gerenia, the Brettish Isles, Calbion and Jingdao formed, together, a military organisation to support each other in the wars to come.

The Jingdaoese use the words 'Xing' and 'Hun' in the diplomatic theatre: Xing are nations pure enough to cooperate with, while Hun nations are seen as barbarian and potential enemies.

Traditionally, diplomatic contacts were made by paying tribute to the Heavenly Light. This popular custom, mainly in use during the First Empire, is still practised occasionally, but to a lesser extent.

==Civil Service==
Young Jingdaoese children are teached to love and protect their home from the very beginning. Becoming a good citizen means serving the country and its military with any means possible. To prepare them for a potentially harsh life they are strongly advised and pressured into joining the [[Young Wandering Society]], a youth association. Not only war games, but also survival games and reconstruction is thought to them from a young age.

Those who, according to the supervisors, have the capability to become fine officers are sent to the military academies across the country to become [[Imperial Kadetten]].

Jingdaoese are obligated to serve in the army, but thanks to the large number of volunteers, those obligations are never truly enforced.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|+ Largest Estimated number of personnel in Jingdao
|-
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Direct allegiance
! scope="col" | Soldiers
|-
| National Protection Army || Dant of the NPA || 1,450,000
|-
| National Defence Forces || Dant of the NDF || 4,250,000
|-
| ''Young Wandering Society'' || Ministry of World Peace || 26,850,000
|-
| Magical Knights || Ministry of World Peace || 300
|-
| Kaiser Gaelen IV's Apollonian Guard || Imperial Household || 5,000
|-
| Tegong || Imperial Household || 100,000
|}

==Military Branches==
The military of the Empire could be divided in two more or less independent main branches: the land and naval forces. While the supreme commander of those forces is the Heavenly Light (for the land forces He holds the title of Caudillo, a remnant from merging the Jingdaoese troops with the old Apollonian Army), real command lies in the hands of Generals (also called Dants in the land forces) and the [[Ministry of World Peace]].

Since 5984 ASC the States received the liberty to built and expand their own military force. Immediately, a naval expansion began between the States, as global threat was mainly coming from oversea empires.

The main branches are divided in several minor branches:

*'''[[Imperial Jingdaoese Navy]]'''
**[[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]]: responsible for protecting the coast line.
**[[Imperial War Fleet]]: an expeditionary submarine fleet. The Imperial War Fleet has the Ocean Palace as its home port.
**State Navies

*'''[[Imperial Armed Forces]]'''
**[[National Protection Army]]: the well-equipped and trained soldiers of the Armed Forces. Often referred to as ''the Legions''.
***Myxosean Guard: Former bodyguard of the leaders of Kildare (and later the Apollonian Republic), nowadays specialised for shock attacks.
**[[National Defence Forces]]: the reservists.
**[[Magical Knights]]: elite guards, using spiritual energy to help in combat. Mainly ceremonial and for the moral of the troops. Traditionally used by the Magister of the Church as honour guard.

*'''[[Imperial Jingdaose Headquarters]]''': forces under direct command of the Imperial Household.
**[[Kaiser Gaelen IV's Apollonian Guard]]
**[[Tegong]]: intelligence and obedience service

The limited influence of the [[Imperial Jingdaoese Air Force]] has made it subordinated to the other military services.

=Culture=
==National Symbols==

==Music==

==Religion==

==Education==
[[File:Jingdaoese school.png|thumb|A teacher showing his pupils the greatness of the Empire, while a picture of the [[Haigui Emperor]] looks down upon them.]]

Education is an important part of Jingdaoese society and even mentioned as one of the [[Five Principles of Jingbuism]]. It is obligated to go to school from 5 till at least 16 year. No child is allowed to have private schooling, as it is viewed as anti-social and not patriotic (school activities are after all meant to strengthen the unity between the pupils).

The principal educational emphasis lies on the great importance of traditional national political values, [[Catologism|catologian religion]] and morality. The education system promotes traditional Jingdaoese values in the hierarchical nature of human relations, with the State and its Government superior to the individual, and the Emperor superior to the State. The educational system is used for supporting the militarized state and preparing future soldiers.

The government publishes official text books for all levels of student, and reinforce that with cultural activities and seminars. Children who don't perform in those activities are frowned upon by both teachers and pupils. The pupils who, at the age of 14, show much promise are sent to special military Kadetten schools to be trained to become officer.

Apart from indoctrination in nationalism and religion, children and school students receive military drills (survival, first aid). These are taken further by the Young Wandering Society. College students are trained for home defence and regular military units. Young women are seen as equals of the guys. Both receive first aid training.

=Sports=

=Industrial power=
[[File:1000 Kala front.png|thumb|1000 Kala (front).]]
[[File:1000 Kala back.png|thumb|1000 Kala (back).]]
The economy of the Empire has been very diverse, thanks to its large size and extending from mountain ranges to valleys and from lakes to seas. The Antya Province has since the ancient days had a monopoly on the production and distribution of excellent wine ([[Antyan wine]]). The Kingdom of Vervollkomnung is responsible for most of its wood and other natural resources which can be found in its vast forests, while the Thanedom of Dalmacija is famous for its mines, both gold and iron are present in large quantities.

More recently, Norfolk and Batavia have started working together in expanding their heavy industry, with the main focus on the expansion of military material. The industrial partnership, thanks to companies like [[Heimat Industries]], led to the creation of several industrial complexes in both States. The Norfolkian city Acadeimos became a major player in the chemical industry thanks to the state funded Chemical Research Facility [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=534&t=17031#p137012].

Visitors to Jingdao will notice that local currencies can differ from State to State, or even from Province to Province. While there is only one national currency, the Kala, which was adopted by the government from the Apollonian-Kildarian administration instead of using the original ''Frank'' (a Southbatavian currency), it is not uncommon to see people trade - mostly in remote villages - with other means.

Trade contacts are limited, as only a few ports are opened to the outside world. The [[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]] has the responsibility to protect the economy from an overdose of foreign products and acts as a watchdog. The City of Tyrenia, Port Nevermore and Apollo City are the three largest trade ports.

National policies from the Grand Secretariat tend to focus on the expansion of the war industry, rather than supporting the luxury goods sector.

=See also=

=References=

[[category:Jingdao]]

Great Jing Dynasty

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|headofstate = [[Sheng Emperor]]
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|forum = [http://jingdao.nl Forum]
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The '''Jingdaoese Empire''', in ancient times referred to as '''''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia''''', is an Anglo-Dutch micronation. Other names which are used are '''Empire of the Pure Path''', '''Third Great Jingdaoese Empire''' and '''Great Jing Dynasty''' and '''Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao'''.

Through its long history, the Empire has seen much violence, destruction and mass immigrations, which often had religious and cultural causes. The region populated by the Jingdaoese has, since its establishment, been changed twice: the first time they migrated from Cibola to the former Antican Isles and later the centre of political power moved to the west (after Kildare was annexed into Jingdao). Instead of collapsing, these disasters proved to be omens for a rebirth and strengthening of the Nation its power. While to the outside world, the Empire's culture seems limited to an Asian-styled culture, but in reality it has a diverse mix of European (mainly German) and Asian cultures which have influenced the daily life of its citizens and the Heavenly Court and even Jingdaoese can still be surprised when visiting another province or State.

An important part of its society is the devotion towards the [[Heavenly Light|Emperor]], of which some are called Heavenly Light if they have proven themselves to be reincarnations of one of the Goddess [[Sisera]] or [[Ancient Prophets]]. Depending on the era, the power and influence of the Emperor has differed, but never truly diminished. Even after the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC, the Emperor received tremendous political power, despite the establishment of the [[Imperial Assembly]].

The Jingdaoese People are renown for their propaganda and cultural development. The many peoples which live within a border are very diverse, partly because of the Empire's conquest of the [[Apollonian Republic]] ([[Kildare]]), which has ancient micronational civilisations within its borders. The government policy was to assimilate with the cultures instead of trying to destroy them. This move, decided by the [[Haigui Emperor]] in 5713 ASC, seems logical through modern eyes, but it could have easily gone the other way (the Jingdaoese are also known to be merciless towards non-believers). Citizens are allowed to follow the culture and faith as they see fit, as long as certain aspects (mainly religious ones) are represented in one way or another and play a role. The position of the Emperor is the sole cultural aspect which plays an important role. Citizens are expected to, in one way or another, to recognise the presence and special position of their divine Emperor.

=Terminology=
Jingdao holds many different names, which it received through time. Some even say that the only thing the Jingdaoese and Elwynnese have in common is their love in giving their Realms numerous names with each their own significance.

The nation is frequently referred to as ''Jingdaoese Empire'', or simply Jingdao.
When it still was located on the Cibolan continent, the name ''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia'' was still frequently used. The citizens had left behind their colonial past, but still used the name in official documents. Several Decrees refer to the name of the early Emperors (like the [[Ci Emperor]]) seem to have the habit of including Southbatavia in the name. Over time this led to confusion, as both Jingdao and Southbatavia did no longer refer to separate regions, but overlapped.

Other names which are still used are: ''Empire of the Pure Path'', which is mainly a religious title and is used in religious rites, the ''Third Great Jingdaoese Empire'', which simply refers to the Third Heavenly Era in which the current nation exists, the ''Great Jing Dynasty''; which refers to the ''Dynasty of Erasmii'' which is pure (''Jin'') and Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao, which was a name frequently in use throughout the reign of the [[Haigui Emperor]] and [[Dashi Emperor]].

=History=
The history of Jingdao is a long one and goes back to the time it was just a colony and outpost of the Kingdom of Batavia. It survived its parent nation and grew into a nation which survived destruction after destruction, even making those destructions part of its culture and religious dogma's.

The history is closely intertwined with mythical, religious and fictional works, as of some periods not much is known, because of the loss of important documents.

==Origin==
[[File:Sisera at Airosamente.png|thumb|350px|Artistic work of Sisera, with behind Her the ''Tower of Airosamente''. Currently located at the [[National Museum]] in Apollo City.]]
The mythological foundation of the Jingdaoese people finds its origin in early times and is closely linked with Soloralist and Catologian myths and even Kildarian folklore. According to legends, the Jingdaoese became a distinct group in Airosamente (the current Apollo City). The tales tell about how the Great Plague had rampaged throughout the world and had almost made all [[Mikrons]] go extinct. With that, the Era of Man had begun, and the Gods and Mikrons slowly left Micras for mankind to rule.

It was in Airosamente that mankind constructed a tower, the Tower of Airosamente, which would look over the world. It had to be a symbol of unity of mankind, but soon became a grave insult towards the Gods who had so long taken care of humankind. Greed took over and the tower grew into a symbol which challenged the supremacy of the Divine Beings. In those days, a young girl was born from the ashes of the earth and brought to live by Cato and His wife Germania. To avoid direct interference with humankind, and to show them the right path to follow, that girl was blessed with extraordinary power, charisma and wisdom. The girl, who was blessed with the name Sisera, began to preach and soon gathered groups of people around Her.

These followers, who recognised in Her the words of the Gods. For years She preached in name of Germania and Cato, warning the people not to be overconfident. But the older She became, the more She was ignored. The number of followers decreased and many of them were forced to leave their family behind. This small group would later become the core of the Jingdaoese People.
On a certain day, when Sisera had already reached the age of 88, She spoke to the workers at the Tower, once more warning them for what they did. The workers, fed up with Her warnings, began to throw stones to Her and gave Her a slow and gruesome death. She and Her followers would never forget what the Hun (impure) People had done to their Prophet and Daughter of Heaven.

[[File:Stoning of Sisera.png|thumb|The stoning of Sisera at Airosamente.|left]]

When She entered the Mines of Germania, Her mother awaited Her and said She had deserved Her eternal peace more than anyone, even if mankind did not dare to listen to the Truth. Sisera knelt before Her mother and asked Her to give Her a new chance. She saw hope for the future and was convinced that She could rescue at least a few souls. Germania therefore listened to the pleas of Her Daughter and reincarnated Her.

The reincarnation came with a price: She would forever, till the end of times, have to return to Micras to save Her people from danger. Her reincarnations would be granted the power to remember what had happened in Her previous lives, but not till a certain age would be reached.

That being said, She returned to Airosamente, grew up among the love of Her followers, and once more led them on their crusade against impurity. Once more, the unbelievers mocked them, but in the end the punishment of the Gods made an end to the mockery. The Gods confounded their speech, so families and friends became divided and could no longer understand each other. Bloodbaths followed and, as usual, the Jingdaoese were blamed, as they had remained one solid group.

Humanity shattered and Sisera led Her people far away to a place where they would be safe, and could live in peace, harmony and spread the purity of their believes. Her people was thereafter led by Her descendants and, on occasion, Sisera would reincarnate. Not all descendants were blessed with the divine guidance of the Gods, but when they were, the people followed with a blind devotion. History will learn us that the Jingdaoese are - more than any other people - not attached to the land they were born on. Where there Heavenly Light is, they will follow.

==Pre-Independence Era==
[[File:Meeting Batavia-Jingdao.png|thumb|right|350px|The meeting between north and south was originally a lucrative deal which brought prosperity to Batavia and Cibola. For the first time, the Qindaoese (early Jingdaoese) could purchase from the international market and no longer had to depend from Alexandrian traders.]]
The true history of Jingdao is - ironically - linked with the nation it would later govern: the Kingdom of Batavia. Throughout the reign of King Arkadius II des Vinandy several Batavian governments made attempts to increase the prestige of their nation (and appeal to the growing imperialist and nationalist groups within the country).

Industrial growth had led to an immense increase in population, surplus, which in turn led to new social tensions. Numbers of concerned people who also saw an increase in rules and laws (especially because of the liberal party, which pushed through an extensive expansion of the law system) and felt that there freedom was slowly limited, wanted to move to a less bureaucratic place.

It was then that groups of Batavian sailors and military men looked southwards, to the Cibolan continent. West of the Empire of Alexandria was untamed territory: peoples like the Aragonese, Saxons (Nederburgians) and Qingdaoese would be no match for the military might of Batavia. The earliest attempts to settle a decent colony, Aragon, found place in 2788 ASC.

[[File:Batavian Cibola Civil War propaganda.png|thumb|left|300px|Propaganda for the Batavian army: only the coast line was in hands of Batavian Armed Forces, so any help from local population was needed.]]
The large amount of small settlements and colonies would eventually, under pressure of the early colonists, be united under a loose union called ''Batavian Cibola''. From that moment, more and more colonists moved land inwards. This is also seen as the moment in which Batavian colonists and locals start to work together. Certain mixed communities start to grow, and the colonists made their first contact with the Saxons and Qindaoese who lived more eastwards (and who would later become known as the Jingdaoese).

The existence of the Batavian Cibolan colony was quickly challenged when in 3732 ASC a civil war broke out between the Nederburgian, Aragonese and Batavian forces. The war was ended, but at the cost of hundreds of lives and a growing distrust.

In 4161 ASC the Batavian Cibolan colonies were reformed and placed under a more centralised administration to combat political ineffectiveness and corruption. The colonies also underwent a name change, becoming Great Aragon, and saw the introduction of former Aragonese symbols. The attempts to spread democratic ideals in this region became very unpopular when massive electoral fraud was discovered in several local elections.

Through the ages, dissatisfaction with colonial rule would only grow slowly. It would take till chaos on the Homelands became clear and civil war broke out in the North, that the colonists and colonials took power in their own hands. The real birth year of the South Batavian nation is 4521 ASC, the year in which [[Herman Civilis]] became Grand Duke of the southern colonies and formed the Grand Duchy of South Batavia.

[[File:Poster Expo 2012.png|thumb|The Exposition in 2012 found place in the Grand Duchy of South Batavia and not on the northern mainland, which showed the increase in status of the region.]]

The ancestors of the Jingdaoese would watch most of the events which unfolded during these colonial years from a distance. The Qingdaoese, who had lived ages without the guidance of a descendant of Sisera, had retreated themselves behind the safe mountains and lived a prosperous life with the gold they found in their mines. It would be till the arrival of the Erasmus Dynasty in Nederburg (north of the Qingdaoese valley), that the group would start actively participating in politics again. With the rise of Herman Civilis and the presence of Erasmii, the Jingdaoese started backing the colonies with both manpower and financial means. The isolated Qingdaoese region would become the cradle of later imperial power. They once more took up the name ''Jingdaoese'', as they felt that the moment was right.

While civil strife had unfolded in the north, South Batavia remained part of the Batavian nation and flourished while increasingly expanding its industrial power. It saw important (symbolic) events like hosting ''Expo 2012'', an intermicronational world exhibition, in the Nederburgian city of Heemecht.

Times were changing, and time seemed to have ran out for the old Kingdom of Batavia. Herman Civilis left office, just before he died, in favour of Mordechai ben Erasmus. Mordechai would later become known as the first Emperor and would prepare the path towards independence. In 4779 ASC, his son, the later [[Kaiming Emperor]] would declare the southern colonies free from the Batavian oppression and establish an empire which would influence the politics of many Micrasian countries.

==First Empire==
===Reign of the Kaiming Emperor (4779 - 4955 ASC)===
[[File:Mcs1.png|thumb|left|The First Jingdaoese Empire.]]
In less than 250 ASC years, the Cibolan colonies had grown from a set of backward colonial settlements and villages into a dependency with a certain amount of prestige. Simon ben Erasmus, son of Mordechai, inherited a Grand-Duchy which was flourishing. But dark clouds were gathering in the north: conflicts and crises followed each other and it became clear that Batavia was looking to its colonies to carry most of its problems. In a daring move, Simon resisted against the government in [['s Koningenwaarde]] and proclaimed the end of what he perceived as an unequal relationship between the Fatherland and its colonies.

The Empire of Southbatavia and Jingdao was established and from one day on another, the soldiers and public servants who had been ruled by their northern masters received the news that they would now serve an Emperor who was truly blessed by Heaven. The [[Kaiming Emperor]] became the first true Emperor and [[Heavenly Light]], endorsed by the Catologian Church, but was confronted with much scepticism from several layers of the population. One of His first acts was to raise his father into status. Mordechai, who had served the Realm both as Prophet and ruler, was proclaimed posthumously the [[Mengjiang Emperor]], which gave His own ascension to the Throne some feeling of continuousness.

With the energy of a young man, the Kaiming Emperor introduced a number of reforms, announced construction programs and replaced disloyal servants by more loyal ones. Peasant revolts were quickly beaten and massive food programs were started throughout the nation. Diplomatically He was successful in receiving recognition from both the old homeland as other realms. While documents contradict themselves, historians agree that the [[Tegong]] was also established with the duty to serve the Heavenly Light with utmost dedication. The trust and power entrusted to this organisation would soon lead to confrontations within the administration and would even threaten the reign of the Emperor it was meant to protect.

[[File:Yuan Windsor.png|thumb|right|Yuan Windsor rose in military rank and became an important statesman under the Kaiming Emperor. His betrayal would result in a civil war and would eventually lead to increased power of the Throne.]]

While loved by His people, the Emperor was also confronted with an alarming increase in birth rate, a result of the stability during the reign of His father and own early reign. It didn't take long before Jingdao was confronted with logistical and social problems because of the surplus population. Corruption was widespread and made the well-intended aid to battle poverty ineffective in some provinces. While the Emperors were often loved and even worshipped, the government saw several peasant uprisings during the 4770's ASC and onwards. During one of those uprisings, a young sergeant, [[Yuan Windsor]], defended his post with a handful of soldiers against a mob of over 10,000 peasants. Yuan soon became a rising star within the military and within the year, in 4780 ASC, he was chosen by the Kaiming Emperor to 'clean up the house'. His appointment as [[Diwang]] led to an immense power shift from the Throne to a simple nobleman.

The Imperial administration was, and has always been, a battleground of several groups: the Armed Forces (the Army, because the Empire lacked a decent Navy in those days), the Catologian Church and civil authorities were in a constant struggle to gain power. In those days the Emperor had been ruling His Realm from behind the safe walls of [[Zijincheng]], the capital city which was limited to access by only carefully-chosen personnel and high officials. Well-intended Decrees were published here and spread throughout the country, but because Yuan was the one who actually left the huge palace complexes, he succeeded in gaining more and more power over time. As a man of the military, he favoured the growth of the Armed Forces and sought to reduce the powers of the clergy. This brought him into conflict with the Magister of the Church, Miguel Windsor (who was a distant family member).

The Magister was successful in convincing the Emperor to leave His palace more frequently and to regain some of the lost influence. The plans of Yuan, to gain power through legals means, were temporarily foiled. The Emperor, neither blind nor deaf to the cries of His people, became convinced that the colonisation of the barbarian southern lands was the fastest and best solution.

Campaigns were held throughout the 4820's and 4830's and the province of Barbarije was successfully integrated into Jingdao after the defeat of several tribes. In 4835 ASC, 52 EGA according to the Southbatavian calender, a new campaign was launched and personally overseen by the enthusiast Emperor. With His army he moved further southwards against Shanglu, to integrate it into the nation. The campaign was successful, but the Emperor was betrayed and kidnapped. Many thought He was dead, and the Diwang took the chance to consolidate his power. Yuan Windsor proclaimed himself Regent in the absence of the Emperor and sought to make [[Ci Emperor|Grand Duchess Sisera]] into his puppet. This plan failed miserably and a group of soldiers - together with corrupt Tegong agents - was dispatched to Zijincheng to murder the heir to the Throne.

[[File:Flag Yuandao.png|thumb|The personal banner of Yuan became the flag of his Yuandaoese state.|left]]

The battle which followed destroyed a part of the palace complex and many surprised [[Imperial Whites]] (the name of the ceremonial imperial guards) were killed in surprise before they could act. Sisera escaped thanks to the support of Tegong agents who had stayed loyal to the Throne. The escape of the Grand Duchess led to confusion throughout the Empire: a part of the population rallied behind the Diwang, others behind the heiress. She retreated into the mountains, from where she frequently raided caravans with gold for the Diwangs treasury.

It was not until 4852 ASC that the Kaiming Emperor - who had escaped his kidnappers and had lived on a cabbage farm in Shangly - came out of hiding, rallied a part of the army behind him and took power back. After a short and bloody year, both sides agreed to hold a truce: Basella became part of a Yuan-led state known as Yuandao, while the rest of the Empire stayed loyal to the Emperor. In 4877 ASC a more definite peace treaty would be signed in Rijnsburg (in Nederburg). Yuan entered the conference room, where on first sight many important nobles and the Emperor Himself were present. It turned out to be a trap, as a way of payback for Yuans own treason. The doors were closed and locked, so nobody could leave, after which hundred thousands of [[equine mantis]]es were unleashed and killed and ate all guests in the room (including the actors, some nobles and a Babkhan dignitary) alive. The Empire was finally reunited. The harsh attitude towards traitors would become part of Jingdaoese culture and habits.

In the wake of the Yuan Rebellian, a number of Jingdaoese merchants and politicians, under the leadership of Jack Mounford, who was head of a Catologian military order, sailed to the island of [[Calbion]]. Calbion was admitted as a largely autonomous province shortly after. Although Jack Mounford as Prince of Calbion had always been loyal to the Jingdaoes government, relations between Calbion and the Imperial Government have at times been strained. Several incidents occured that made Sisera question the Calbain loyalty. These tensions reached a highpoint when Calbion declared independence. Refusing to accept, Sisera ordered her troops to attack the island. The [[Calbain Independence War]] resulted in the destruction of a large part of the Calbain nation.

==Second Empire==
The Empire of Jingdao-At-Sea

During the early days of the reinstituted Empire. The city of [[Tie Gang]], then known as Tyrenia, became part of Jingdao. It expanded into an important mercantile hub for the Eastern Empire, which it remains till this day.

==Third Empire==
[[File:Wiki map Jingdao.png|thumb|The Third Empire before the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC.]]
The Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao saw a period of great wealth, but also from despair. It was a period in which the Jingdaoese attempted to cooperate and slowly integrate the minorities within the country. This eventually led to social unrest. The weak democratic institutions, which were tolerated - but not fully endorsed - by the Heavenly Light, had a difficult time to keep up with the responsibilities which were given to them. The largest party, the National-Centrists, even openly supported a return of all power to the Heavenly Light. For this, the [[Minshu Period]] became a period in which democratically elected parliaments were nothing more than rubber stamp institutions.

To distract the citizenry from certain problems, and to strengthen the unity and economy of the country, the political elite launched several army and naval rearmament programs. It also sought the establishment of a military bloc, the Blackrock Pact, to defend the Apollonian continent against non-Apollonian imperialists.

The Empire collapsed when the [[Euran War]] (6120 - 6171 ASC) was in its last stages. The Jingdaoese Armed Forces were successfully destroying the last remnants of the Constancians, but then disaster struck from within. No-one had listened to the critics who had said it was a bad idea to genetically modify the slaves, so that they would become stronger and more efficient with their limited rations. In the interest of progression the industrial class was given the freedom to do as they saw fit by the Imperial Palace. But it was a bad idea, the slaves who were now much stronger were appalled by their treatment and turned against their rightful masters. Atomic bombs were dropped to destroy the rebellion but they were only partially effective. Some of the slaves had been genetically enhanced to work without protection in nuclear facilities and while they were not completely immune, they only mutated into monstrosities. Having underestimated the dangers of those mutants, the Army and Navy responded too late. In the end, the Danya Emperor was forced to isolate the country from the outside world, and gathered his armies. In the chaos of what is described as the largest infantry charge in Jingdao's history, the Emperor disappeared (according to eye witnesses he fell after killing at least fourteen mutated slaves with his own bare hands).

Like many times before, the Jingdaoese state had destroyed itself in an effort to establish absolute submission of its people. Without guidance, the people turned to drinking beer and watching football. The name "Jexit" was coined and a kingdom established with not only a ceremonial monarchy, but a government which itself was mostly ceremonial. Prime Minister David Boghead could do very little but administer a small part of the capital. The rest of the country lived in anarchy and chaos. The armed forces in Constancia were derived from their supplies and support from the homeland, and were slowly pushed back. For years it would stay silent, as without any chain of command left, the Empire was in total anarchy. the mutants which were left still made the roads unsafe, leading to millions of people seeking their hail behind city walls. Millions of others would starve of hunger, thirst or violence. Refugee camps outside the city walls were often plagued by mutant attacks. City guards often reacted late when there was once more an attack, leading to more deaths.

==Fourth Empire==
Like before, the Jingdaoese state was destroyed but it was not dead. Some of the people remembered the great ideals that they had been taught and they formed an underground movement to re-establish the [[Way of Purity]], Jingdao. Once this movement had united a sizeable force, they were contacted by what remained of the [[Tegong]], who still protected an heir to the imperial family of ancient times. The movement was armed and an assault was launched in 6243 ASC on the office of David Boghead in Two Cocks - which was renamed Daocheng -, he was caught on the toilet and dragged on the streets with his pants still hanging below his knees. While still releaving himself David was shot dead and a photo of his corpse was made and spread for propaganda purposes.

Further assaults were launched on other cities in the vicinity of the capital and soon a significant part of the country was living again under the guidance of the Heavenly Light, the [[Sheng Emperor]].

=Government and politics=
==The Heavenly Light==
*See also: [[Heavenly Light]]
[[File:Portrait Simon Ben Erasmus.png|thumb|An old official portrait of the [[Kaiming Emperor]]. Made during the First Heavenly Era.]]

The formal structure of the government centered on the Emperor as the absolute ruler of the Empire. Still, the amount of power of each Emperor depends strongly on who sits on the Heavenly [[Eagle Throne]]. There is a subtle, but very important, difference between the several Emperors who have once ruled over the country.

[[File:Eagle throne.png|thumb|left|The Heavenly Eagle Throne, made out of South Dalmacijan gold, was once used by the [[Caudillo]] of the [[Apollonian Republic]], but became a symbol of Jingdaoese power.]]

To foreigners it's sometimes hard to understand, but those who ascend the Throne will be referred to as Emperor. However, those blessed with being the reincarnation of one of the Prophets - or Sisera Herself - will hold the right to claim the title of ''Heavenly Light''. The laws of the Empire provide no difference in privileges for both titles, but the influence the Heavenly Light has on public affairs is far more strong than of a simple Emperor. The tradition in Jingdao prescribes that the Heavenly Light can easily ignore the laws and constitutions of His or Her ancestors and can even single-handedly change ancient rites. A simple Emperor also holds this power, but requires approval of priests to avoid angering the Heaven.

The story about the mythological birth of the Jingdaoese people talks about how they followed Sisera and Her descendants. With this, the role of the House of Erasmii is already strongly intertwined with the nation's own existence. Later, with the creation of the First Empire and the ascension of the Prophet Mordechai (who was posthumously named [[Mengjiang Emperor]]) to the Throne, the Erasmii formally began their leadership over the Jingdaoese successor Realms.

[[File:Parade of the Heavenly Light.png|thumb|left|400px||The parade celebrating the ascension of the Kaiming Emperor to the Throne.]]

On certain occasions the people were not led by a member of the Erasmii Clan. Both ''[[Herman Civilis]]'' (Grand-Duke of Southbatavia), ''[[Miguel Windsor]]'' (Magister of the Church) ''[[Rollin the Conqueror]]'' and the ''Provisional Government of 5984 - 5989 ASC'' took up the duties to govern the country and pave the way, not as Emperors, but as a sort of temporary stewards. Herman Civilis and Rollin received the honourary title ''Pavers of the Way'' and are recognised as important historical and religious figures. The role of [[Yuan Windsor]], who made an attempt to kidnap the Kaiming Emperor and rule the nation in his stead, is more dubious: he's seen as one who has heavily influenced both the young Emperor once He returned, as the nation's policies (as an internal weakness of disloyalty was proven, which convinced the government that there were still impure elements within its own people which had to be destroyed).

Emperors who ascend the Throne must undergo a trial of combat to proof their worth. Since the Third Empire, the Emperors descend into a labyrinth beneath the Catodral of Apollo City, where mythical creatures lurk in the darkness. If the Emperor survives the proof and can return above the ground, He will truly hold the power which goes with His office.

Male Emperors are called with 'Ben Erasmus', while female rulers get the family name 'Bat Erasmus'. For example: Simon Ben Erasmus and Sisera Bat Erasmus. With their inauguration they also receive an Imperial name. For example, Heinrich Ben Erasmus became known as the [[Kattei Emperor]] (meaning 'Reborn').

===Imperial Household===
Responsible for the Imperial Family, its palaces and the personal guards. Falls under the Ministry but can not be controlled by the Minister and acts independent from it.

The Head Steward, in most cases a man who has surpassed the age of sixty, is in charge of the Household. Traditionally, he's chosen among the bound servants who have served in the Imperial Administration or served at the Heavenly Palace. He's not only responsible for the day-to-day affairs, the welcoming of important diplomats, but also in organising the [[Private Council]].

==Grand Secretariat==
===Diwang of the Empire===
*''See also: [[Diwang]]''

[[File:Yuan Windsor.png|thumb|right|Yuan Windsor, first Chancellor of the Jingdaoese Empire.]]

The Diwang, also called Chancellor of the Empire (or Dachen) is the head of the Grand Secretariat. While the Imperial Assembly approves the government formation after each election, the Chancellor fully depends on the goodwill of the Emperor. As highest representative of the government (with exception of the Emperor) there is little room for mistakes. Several Chancellors have seen themselves being fired over relative small mistakes, as they need to be a shining example for the population.

The title itself goes back to the First Empire, and was changed many times. During the First and Second Era the title had a bad ring to it, thanks to the traitorous acts of Yuan Windsor, who abused his position to gain power and plot against the Throne. During the Third Era, the title became common use once more.

[[File:Bureaucrats at work.png|thumb|left|300px|Jingdaoese bound servants and freemen working at one of the Secretariats, while being overviewed by the Imperial Secretary.]]

===Ministry of Truth===

The Ministry of Truth, often handled by the Chancellor himself, holds one of the more important Secretariats, responsible for the cultural and educational development of the people.

*'''Secretariat of Rites''': Responsible for ceremonies and the protection of the national culture.

*'''Secretariat of Propaganda''': Responsible for controlling the media and bring the Truth to the People.

*'''Secretariat of Education''': Responsible for educating the masses.

*'''Secretariat of Censor''': Responsible for censorship and re-education of delinquents.

===Ministry of Purity===
The Ministry of Purity pursues the financial aspects of the state, together with the appointments. It also closely checks which individuals from the outside world enter the Empire.

*'''Secretariat of Revenue''': Financial and economical affairs.

*'''Secretariat of Immigration''': Responsible for immigration and visa.

*'''Secretariat of Appointments''': Responsible for the appointment of military and civil personnel.

===Ministry of World Peace===
The Ministry of World Peace has as goal to handle foreign affairs, seeks to coordinate and strengthen the Armed Forces of the Empire and its States. While handling justice, the Secretariat of Hanging, is not responsible for the Tegong, as that office acts independent from the Grand Secretariat.

*'''Secretariat of Slaying''': Handles the armed forces.

*'''Secretariat of Sinking''': Responsible for the coordination of the State Fleets.

*'''Secretariat of Hanging''': Brings swift justice.

*'''Secretariat of Talking''': Handles foreign affairs.

==Jingbuist Soviet==
===Imperial Assembly===
*''See also: [[Imperial Assembly]]''

[[File:Imperial Assembly.png|thumb|350px|A special meeting of the Imperial Assembly. Behind the statue of Grand-Duke [[Herman Civilis]], who gave power to the Mengjiang Emperor, stands the flag of the old Party Congress, a symbol of political unity.|right]]

The '''Imperial Assembly''' is the elective and legislative chamber of the Jingdaoese Empire. Elections are held around every 15 daor (3 months).

The Assembly came into power with the ascension of the Zettai Emperor to the Throne in 5989 ASC. Original plans to establish it as a strong, independent legislative institution with more or the same amount of power as the Emperor were soon thwarted, after heavy protests of ultranationalists. This kind of limited constitutional democracy (for Jingdaoese standards still enormous) led to it being called the [[Minshu Period]].

The March Elections of 2016 even saw a landslide victory for the [[National-Centrist Party of the Rising Sun]], with an election program which would further strengthen imperial power.

The two national main parties are the National-Centrist Party of the Rising Sun and United Jingdaoese Populist Party, both party follow a very nationalist program, but while the Populists support a liberal approach, the National-Centrists endorse strong interference of the government.

===Seanad===
[[File:Seanad personification.png|thumb|left|The personification of the Seanad. From the diptych made by order of Flavius I to commemorate the revival of prestige of the institute.]]

The [[Seanad]] is a council of nobles. The nobles are appointed by the Emperor and represent their State. The Seanad almost never meets as its powers are limited to acting as supreme court and to amend the Constitution (for which 75% approval is needed).

The institution is most likely the oldest still functioning organisation on the Apollonian continent. It originally had its roots in the ''Republic of Blackrock'' during the first century (ASC), where it acted as the parliament of the military republic. Much later, in 3260 ASC, it was revived as the Ducal legislative and advisory council.

It's powers changed from era to era and strongly depended on the goodwill of the ruling Kildarian Dukes and nobility (of whom many considered the Seanad as a potential threat to their power in their counties). The coup d'état by Teodosius Myksos in 5149 ASC meant a temporary disbandment of the Seanad. The military losses against the barbarian invaders had made many citizens in Apollo City frustrated and angry towards the organisation which was perceived to rule over the country. It was reopened in 5267 ASC as a rubber stamp institution during the reign of Dutchess Sophia, and later on received more power under the reign of Dutch Flavius.

The Revolution of 5552 rendered the Seanad once again powerless, and was eventually reformed by the Caudillo Trajan Myksos, who forged it into a council of military governors. The glorious integration of the [[Apollonian Republic]] into Jingdao meant that the Seanad became a prestigious - but once more relatively powerless - rubber stamp institution and supreme court.

===Private Council===
[[File:Private Council.png|thumb|left|350px|A rare insight in the Private Council.]]

Without doubt the true power within the Empire. While holding no official power, it is composed of the most important and influential people from the Realm. From the shadows it governs the nation with an iron fist and influences the Grand Secretariat in its decision making.

Titles of documents in the Council are viewable for the public, and for that reason are often made misleading.

====Grandsire====
The title of Grandsire was once used by the prime minister of the Princes of Aryasht. During the era of the [[Apollonian Republic]] it was the title of the president of the Provincial Assembly. Afterwards it was adopted by the Jingdaoese as a title granted by the Emperor as one of the highest honours that a person could receive. The person owning this title acted as vice-president during meetings of the Clans in case of the the Heavenly Light's absence.

Nowadays the title is still sometimes used to refer to the president of the Imperial Assembly, but this practice has more or less fallen in disarray.

=Administrative Subdivisions=
The '''States''' are the most important part of the Jingdaoese Empire. Each State is represented in the Imperial Assembly and - based on population numbers which were calculated 5989 ASC - receive a certain number of seats. Each 90 ASC years a federal election is held for the Assembly. Some States (mostly the rural and ultranationalist ones) receive a bigger advantage thanks to the electoral system. Especially the Imperial Cities receive a certain disadvantage, compared to the countryside.

Most States are divided into smaller subdivisions, like a Province (Norfolk uses the word 'Command'), to administer the lands. In many cases, the province borders are based on the old borders of former Counties, Baronies or Apollonian provinces.

'''Imperial Cities''' are important strategical cities with surrounding land which are governed and belong to a State but have received a certain degree of autonomy. They are separated from any Provinces, and receive their own seats (the minimum is one) in the Imperial Assembly.

The Empire has '''eight States''', '''four Imperial Cities''' (of which one, Tyrenia, isn't part of any State) and '''fifty-six Provinces''' (not counting overseas territories).

[[File:Wiki map Jingdao 2016.png|600px|thumb|Map of the Empire during the 62nd century (ASC).]]

#Kingdom of Naród Seaski (Saksenland)
##''City of Epoli''
##''City of Apollo City''
##Antya
##Apollantis
##Overantya
##Empty Steppes
##Tribes of Rish-En
#Kingdom of Batavia
##Dietsland
##Samarne
##Menen
##Alten
##Beijerstreek
##Caesteren
##Ingelheim
##Transingel
##Zilte
##Hemen
##Mayen
##Gotha
##Colonial Overseas Territories: Tyrasian Territories
#Kingdom of Vervollkomnung (Central Kildare)
##Automatica
##Blackrock
##Vervollkomnung
##Shexing
##Schlangen
##Gaofen
##Attera
##Halluci Nua
#Gong Federation
##Erlgau Isles
##North Gong Li
##South Gong Li
##Asherland
##Melangia
##Six Isles & Dong Hau
#Thanedom of Dalmacija
##''City of Curagh''
##Old Hallucination
##Kitanus Fields
##North Dalmacija
##South Dalmacija
##River Warrior's Tribe
##Carol Island
##Breiza Isles
#Republic of Norfolk [[File:Flag jindaoese benacia.png|250px|thumb|right|Flag of the ''Imperial Overseas Command'', with the Jingdaoese flag and the goddess [[Germania]].]]
##Calico Command
##Tymaria Command
##Jersey Command
##Camden Command
##Battlestation Command
##Norfolk Command
##Libertopia
##Biotopia
##Choconya
##Korantina
#Princedom of Eblis-Rulak
##Eblis
##Rulak
##Montauk
##Dyre Isles
#Duchy of Greater Bosania
##Valais
##Bosania
##Uri
##Vaud
##Grisons
#''City State of Tyrenia''

The overseas (non-Apollonian) territories are, since 6136 ASC, no longer part of the States of Batavia and Gong, but merged into forming the [[Imperial Overseas Command]] (which is administered by the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy).

=Foreign Relations and Military=
==Foreign policy==
[[File:Diplomatic visit in Jingdao.png|thumb|Diplomats visiting the Emperor had to kneel and honour the Emperor by paying tribute. While this action was merely symbolic and the value of the gifts was not that important, most nations paid significant sums to entertain the Heavenly Light with grand gifts. The Babkhans, for example, brought gold and elephants.]]
The foreign contacts between Jingdao and other nations has, in most cases, never been a fruitful and peaceful one. Since its establishment, the Jingdaoese people have seen themselves blessed (or cursed, according to some heretics) with the divine duty to unite Micras under their Heavenly Banner and spread the enlightenment of the Catologian Faith to all corners of the world. This brought the First Empire (located on Cibola) in a direct conflict with the Alexandrians (which were called ''Purple Horde'') when they decided to close the Strait of Barbary for any foreign shipment if no heavy tax was paid.

Later on, during the Second Empire, the Jingdaoese were actively involved in aiding the Myksos Dynasty in Kildare. With the help of the Tegong the feudal Kildarian society transformed into a more centralist (but still very backward) state. The Mango Throne saw begrudgingly how their eastern Duchy became more and more dependant on the Jingdaoese and took several countermeasures, which in most cases failed. When Kildare wanted to join a military pact, the [[League of Nations for the Advancement of Purity]], the Shirerithian government interfered and won the case in court. Some Tegong officers were deported, but the organisation kept active in secret.

During the [[Revolution of 5552]] there was no official support from Jingdao for the independence of Kildare (which would become the [[Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East]]) , but it was blamed to have had a hand in it. When the Republic was annexed into the Third Empire in 5719 ASC by the [[Haigui Emperor]] those rumours were stronger than ever.

The diplomatic history of Jingdao has therefore always been one of indirect conflict and a certain distrust towards (and from) the great powers of Micras. It shaped the policy of ''self-reliance and dominance''. Since their annexation of Kildare into the Empire they follow an Apollonian Doctrine, with the main goal to keep the imperialist (read: foreign) influences) as limited as possible on the Apollonian continent.

As it was written down by a diplomat:

{{quote|''"Jingdao is a nation with people who have travelled throughout the world. They are not bound to the lands they were born on and will follow their Heavenly Light when this is desired from them. Nonetheless, we aren't a people who want to be bullied by the ''big boys''. Alexandria blamed us for their own greed, Stormark blamed us for their own decadence, Shireroth blamed us for their own division and corruption. We merely show them the ugly truth, and therefore we are despised. Apollonia must therefore be a beacon of hope, and not the plaything of those imperialists. Stable nations on Micras, befriended with the Jingdaoese Realm: that's what we seek."''
|sign=Xa Tang|source= 'Letter from a diplomat in Gerenia', 6105 ASC}}

[[File:Symbol Blackrock Pact.png|thumb|left|Logo of the Blackrock Pact.]]

The ''Apollonia Doctrine'' led to the establishment of a military pact, the [[Blackrock Pact]], in 6118 ASC. Gerenia, the Brettish Isles, Calbion and Jingdao formed, together, a military organisation to support each other in the wars to come.

The Jingdaoese use the words 'Xing' and 'Hun' in the diplomatic theatre: Xing are nations pure enough to cooperate with, while Hun nations are seen as barbarian and potential enemies.

Traditionally, diplomatic contacts were made by paying tribute to the Heavenly Light. This popular custom, mainly in use during the First Empire, is still practised occasionally, but to a lesser extent.

==Civil Service==
Young Jingdaoese children are teached to love and protect their home from the very beginning. Becoming a good citizen means serving the country and its military with any means possible. To prepare them for a potentially harsh life they are strongly advised and pressured into joining the [[Young Wandering Society]], a youth association. Not only war games, but also survival games and reconstruction is thought to them from a young age.

Those who, according to the supervisors, have the capability to become fine officers are sent to the military academies across the country to become [[Imperial Kadetten]].

Jingdaoese are obligated to serve in the army, but thanks to the large number of volunteers, those obligations are never truly enforced.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|+ Largest Estimated number of personnel in Jingdao
|-
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Direct allegiance
! scope="col" | Soldiers
|-
| National Protection Army || Dant of the NPA || 1,450,000
|-
| National Defence Forces || Dant of the NDF || 4,250,000
|-
| ''Young Wandering Society'' || Ministry of World Peace || 26,850,000
|-
| Magical Knights || Ministry of World Peace || 300
|-
| Kaiser Gaelen IV's Apollonian Guard || Imperial Household || 5,000
|-
| Tegong || Imperial Household || 100,000
|}

==Military Branches==
The military of the Empire could be divided in two more or less independent main branches: the land and naval forces. While the supreme commander of those forces is the Heavenly Light (for the land forces He holds the title of Caudillo, a remnant from merging the Jingdaoese troops with the old Apollonian Army), real command lies in the hands of Generals (also called Dants in the land forces) and the [[Ministry of World Peace]].

Since 5984 ASC the States received the liberty to built and expand their own military force. Immediately, a naval expansion began between the States, as global threat was mainly coming from oversea empires.

The main branches are divided in several minor branches:

*'''[[Imperial Jingdaoese Navy]]'''
**[[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]]: responsible for protecting the coast line.
**[[Imperial War Fleet]]: an expeditionary submarine fleet. The Imperial War Fleet has the Ocean Palace as its home port.
**State Navies

*'''[[Imperial Armed Forces]]'''
**[[National Protection Army]]: the well-equipped and trained soldiers of the Armed Forces. Often referred to as ''the Legions''.
***Myxosean Guard: Former bodyguard of the leaders of Kildare (and later the Apollonian Republic), nowadays specialised for shock attacks.
**[[National Defence Forces]]: the reservists.
**[[Magical Knights]]: elite guards, using spiritual energy to help in combat. Mainly ceremonial and for the moral of the troops. Traditionally used by the Magister of the Church as honour guard.

*'''[[Imperial Jingdaose Headquarters]]''': forces under direct command of the Imperial Household.
**[[Kaiser Gaelen IV's Apollonian Guard]]
**[[Tegong]]: intelligence and obedience service

The limited influence of the [[Imperial Jingdaoese Air Force]] has made it subordinated to the other military services.

=Culture=
==National Symbols==

==Music==

==Religion==

==Education==
[[File:Jingdaoese school.png|thumb|A teacher showing his pupils the greatness of the Empire, while a picture of the [[Haigui Emperor]] looks down upon them.]]

Education is an important part of Jingdaoese society and even mentioned as one of the [[Five Principles of Jingbuism]]. It is obligated to go to school from 5 till at least 16 year. No child is allowed to have private schooling, as it is viewed as anti-social and not patriotic (school activities are after all meant to strengthen the unity between the pupils).

The principal educational emphasis lies on the great importance of traditional national political values, [[Catologism|catologian religion]] and morality. The education system promotes traditional Jingdaoese values in the hierarchical nature of human relations, with the State and its Government superior to the individual, and the Emperor superior to the State. The educational system is used for supporting the militarized state and preparing future soldiers.

The government publishes official text books for all levels of student, and reinforce that with cultural activities and seminars. Children who don't perform in those activities are frowned upon by both teachers and pupils. The pupils who, at the age of 14, show much promise are sent to special military Kadetten schools to be trained to become officer.

Apart from indoctrination in nationalism and religion, children and school students receive military drills (survival, first aid). These are taken further by the Young Wandering Society. College students are trained for home defence and regular military units. Young women are seen as equals of the guys. Both receive first aid training.

=Sports=

=Industrial power=
[[File:1000 Kala front.png|thumb|1000 Kala (front).]]
[[File:1000 Kala back.png|thumb|1000 Kala (back).]]
The economy of the Empire has been very diverse, thanks to its large size and extending from mountain ranges to valleys and from lakes to seas. The Antya Province has since the ancient days had a monopoly on the production and distribution of excellent wine ([[Antyan wine]]). The Kingdom of Vervollkomnung is responsible for most of its wood and other natural resources which can be found in its vast forests, while the Thanedom of Dalmacija is famous for its mines, both gold and iron are present in large quantities.

More recently, Norfolk and Batavia have started working together in expanding their heavy industry, with the main focus on the expansion of military material. The industrial partnership, thanks to companies like [[Heimat Industries]], led to the creation of several industrial complexes in both States. The Norfolkian city Acadeimos became a major player in the chemical industry thanks to the state funded Chemical Research Facility [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=534&t=17031#p137012].

Visitors to Jingdao will notice that local currencies can differ from State to State, or even from Province to Province. While there is only one national currency, the Kala, which was adopted by the government from the Apollonian-Kildarian administration instead of using the original ''Frank'' (a Southbatavian currency), it is not uncommon to see people trade - mostly in remote villages - with other means.

Trade contacts are limited, as only a few ports are opened to the outside world. The [[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]] has the responsibility to protect the economy from an overdose of foreign products and acts as a watchdog. The City of Tyrenia, Port Nevermore and Apollo City are the three largest trade ports.

National policies from the Grand Secretariat tend to focus on the expansion of the war industry, rather than supporting the luxury goods sector.

=See also=

=References=

[[category:Jingdao]]

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The '''Jingdaoese Empire''', in ancient times referred to as '''''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia''''', is an Anglo-Dutch micronation. Other names which are used are '''Empire of the Pure Path''', '''Third Great Jingdaoese Empire''' and '''Great Jing Dynasty''' and '''Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao'''.

Through its long history, the Empire has seen much violence, destruction and mass immigrations, which often had religious and cultural causes. The region populated by the Jingdaoese has, since its establishment, been changed twice: the first time they migrated from Cibola to the former Antican Isles and later the centre of political power moved to the west (after Kildare was annexed into Jingdao). Instead of collapsing, these disasters proved to be omens for a rebirth and strengthening of the Nation its power. While to the outside world, the Empire's culture seems limited to an Asian-styled culture, but in reality it has a diverse mix of European (mainly German) and Asian cultures which have influenced the daily life of its citizens and the Heavenly Court and even Jingdaoese can still be surprised when visiting another province or State.

An important part of its society is the devotion towards the [[Heavenly Light|Emperor]], of which some are called Heavenly Light if they have proven themselves to be reincarnations of one of the Goddess [[Sisera]] or [[Ancient Prophets]]. Depending on the era, the power and influence of the Emperor has differed, but never truly diminished. Even after the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC, the Emperor received tremendous political power, despite the establishment of the [[Imperial Assembly]].

The Jingdaoese People are renown for their propaganda and cultural development. The many peoples which live within a border are very diverse, partly because of the Empire's conquest of the [[Apollonian Republic]] ([[Kildare]]), which has ancient micronational civilisations within its borders. The government policy was to assimilate with the cultures instead of trying to destroy them. This move, decided by the [[Haigui Emperor]] in 5713 ASC, seems logical through modern eyes, but it could have easily gone the other way (the Jingdaoese are also known to be merciless towards non-believers). Citizens are allowed to follow the culture and faith as they see fit, as long as certain aspects (mainly religious ones) are represented in one way or another and play a role. The position of the Emperor is the sole cultural aspect which plays an important role. Citizens are expected to, in one way or another, to recognise the presence and special position of their divine Emperor.

=Terminology=
Jingdao holds many different names, which it received through time. Some even say that the only thing the Jingdaoese and Elwynnese have in common is their love in giving their Realms numerous names with each their own significance.

The nation is frequently referred to as ''Jingdaoese Empire'', or simply Jingdao.
When it still was located on the Cibolan continent, the name ''Empire of Jingdao and Southbatavia'' was still frequently used. The citizens had left behind their colonial past, but still used the name in official documents. Several Decrees refer to the name of the early Emperors (like the [[Ci Emperor]]) seem to have the habit of including Southbatavia in the name. Over time this led to confusion, as both Jingdao and Southbatavia did no longer refer to separate regions, but overlapped.

Other names which are still used are: ''Empire of the Pure Path'', which is mainly a religious title and is used in religious rites, the ''Third Great Jingdaoese Empire'', which simply refers to the Third Heavenly Era in which the current nation exists, the ''Great Jing Dynasty''; which refers to the ''Dynasty of Erasmii'' which is pure (''Jin'') and Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao, which was a name frequently in use throughout the reign of the [[Haigui Emperor]] and [[Dashi Emperor]].

=History=
The history of Jingdao is a long one and goes back to the time it was just a colony and outpost of the Kingdom of Batavia. It survived its parent nation and grew into a nation which survived destruction after destruction, even making those destructions part of its culture and religious dogma's.

The history is closely intertwined with mythical, religious and fictional works, as of some periods not much is known, because of the loss of important documents.

==Origin==
[[File:Sisera at Airosamente.png|thumb|350px|Artistic work of Sisera, with behind Her the ''Tower of Airosamente''. Currently located at the [[National Museum]] in Apollo City.]]
The mythological foundation of the Jingdaoese people finds its origin in early times and is closely linked with Soloralist and Catologian myths and even Kildarian folklore. According to legends, the Jingdaoese became a distinct group in Airosamente (the current Apollo City). The tales tell about how the Great Plague had rampaged throughout the world and had almost made all [[Mikrons]] go extinct. With that, the Era of Man had begun, and the Gods and Mikrons slowly left Micras for mankind to rule.

It was in Airosamente that mankind constructed a tower, the Tower of Airosamente, which would look over the world. It had to be a symbol of unity of mankind, but soon became a grave insult towards the Gods who had so long taken care of humankind. Greed took over and the tower grew into a symbol which challenged the supremacy of the Divine Beings. In those days, a young girl was born from the ashes of the earth and brought to live by Cato and His wife Germania. To avoid direct interference with humankind, and to show them the right path to follow, that girl was blessed with extraordinary power, charisma and wisdom. The girl, who was blessed with the name Sisera, began to preach and soon gathered groups of people around Her.

These followers, who recognised in Her the words of the Gods. For years She preached in name of Germania and Cato, warning the people not to be overconfident. But the older She became, the more She was ignored. The number of followers decreased and many of them were forced to leave their family behind. This small group would later become the core of the Jingdaoese People.
On a certain day, when Sisera had already reached the age of 88, She spoke to the workers at the Tower, once more warning them for what they did. The workers, fed up with Her warnings, began to throw stones to Her and gave Her a slow and gruesome death. She and Her followers would never forget what the Hun (impure) People had done to their Prophet and Daughter of Heaven.

[[File:Stoning of Sisera.png|thumb|The stoning of Sisera at Airosamente.|left]]

When She entered the Mines of Germania, Her mother awaited Her and said She had deserved Her eternal peace more than anyone, even if mankind did not dare to listen to the Truth. Sisera knelt before Her mother and asked Her to give Her a new chance. She saw hope for the future and was convinced that She could rescue at least a few souls. Germania therefore listened to the pleas of Her Daughter and reincarnated Her.

The reincarnation came with a price: She would forever, till the end of times, have to return to Micras to save Her people from danger. Her reincarnations would be granted the power to remember what had happened in Her previous lives, but not till a certain age would be reached.

That being said, She returned to Airosamente, grew up among the love of Her followers, and once more led them on their crusade against impurity. Once more, the unbelievers mocked them, but in the end the punishment of the Gods made an end to the mockery. The Gods confounded their speech, so families and friends became divided and could no longer understand each other. Bloodbaths followed and, as usual, the Jingdaoese were blamed, as they had remained one solid group.

Humanity shattered and Sisera led Her people far away to a place where they would be safe, and could live in peace, harmony and spread the purity of their believes. Her people was thereafter led by Her descendants and, on occasion, Sisera would reincarnate. Not all descendants were blessed with the divine guidance of the Gods, but when they were, the people followed with a blind devotion. History will learn us that the Jingdaoese are - more than any other people - not attached to the land they were born on. Where there Heavenly Light is, they will follow.

==Pre-Independence Era==
[[File:Meeting Batavia-Jingdao.png|thumb|right|350px|The meeting between north and south was originally a lucrative deal which brought prosperity to Batavia and Cibola. For the first time, the Qindaoese (early Jingdaoese) could purchase from the international market and no longer had to depend from Alexandrian traders.]]
The true history of Jingdao is - ironically - linked with the nation it would later govern: the Kingdom of Batavia. Throughout the reign of King Arkadius II des Vinandy several Batavian governments made attempts to increase the prestige of their nation (and appeal to the growing imperialist and nationalist groups within the country).

Industrial growth had led to an immense increase in population, surplus, which in turn led to new social tensions. Numbers of concerned people who also saw an increase in rules and laws (especially because of the liberal party, which pushed through an extensive expansion of the law system) and felt that there freedom was slowly limited, wanted to move to a less bureaucratic place.

It was then that groups of Batavian sailors and military men looked southwards, to the Cibolan continent. West of the Empire of Alexandria was untamed territory: peoples like the Aragonese, Saxons (Nederburgians) and Qingdaoese would be no match for the military might of Batavia. The earliest attempts to settle a decent colony, Aragon, found place in 2788 ASC.

[[File:Batavian Cibola Civil War propaganda.png|thumb|left|300px|Propaganda for the Batavian army: only the coast line was in hands of Batavian Armed Forces, so any help from local population was needed.]]
The large amount of small settlements and colonies would eventually, under pressure of the early colonists, be united under a loose union called ''Batavian Cibola''. From that moment, more and more colonists moved land inwards. This is also seen as the moment in which Batavian colonists and locals start to work together. Certain mixed communities start to grow, and the colonists made their first contact with the Saxons and Qindaoese who lived more eastwards (and who would later become known as the Jingdaoese).

The existence of the Batavian Cibolan colony was quickly challenged when in 3732 ASC a civil war broke out between the Nederburgian, Aragonese and Batavian forces. The war was ended, but at the cost of hundreds of lives and a growing distrust.

In 4161 ASC the Batavian Cibolan colonies were reformed and placed under a more centralised administration to combat political ineffectiveness and corruption. The colonies also underwent a name change, becoming Great Aragon, and saw the introduction of former Aragonese symbols. The attempts to spread democratic ideals in this region became very unpopular when massive electoral fraud was discovered in several local elections.

Through the ages, dissatisfaction with colonial rule would only grow slowly. It would take till chaos on the Homelands became clear and civil war broke out in the North, that the colonists and colonials took power in their own hands. The real birth year of the South Batavian nation is 4521 ASC, the year in which [[Herman Civilis]] became Grand Duke of the southern colonies and formed the Grand Duchy of South Batavia.

[[File:Poster Expo 2012.png|thumb|The Exposition in 2012 found place in the Grand Duchy of South Batavia and not on the northern mainland, which showed the increase in status of the region.]]

The ancestors of the Jingdaoese would watch most of the events which unfolded during these colonial years from a distance. The Qingdaoese, who had lived ages without the guidance of a descendant of Sisera, had retreated themselves behind the safe mountains and lived a prosperous life with the gold they found in their mines. It would be till the arrival of the Erasmus Dynasty in Nederburg (north of the Qingdaoese valley), that the group would start actively participating in politics again. With the rise of Herman Civilis and the presence of Erasmii, the Jingdaoese started backing the colonies with both manpower and financial means. The isolated Qingdaoese region would become the cradle of later imperial power. They once more took up the name ''Jingdaoese'', as they felt that the moment was right.

While civil strife had unfolded in the north, South Batavia remained part of the Batavian nation and flourished while increasingly expanding its industrial power. It saw important (symbolic) events like hosting ''Expo 2012'', an intermicronational world exhibition, in the Nederburgian city of Heemecht.

Times were changing, and time seemed to have ran out for the old Kingdom of Batavia. Herman Civilis left office, just before he died, in favour of Mordechai ben Erasmus. Mordechai would later become known as the first Emperor and would prepare the path towards independence. In 4779 ASC, his son, the later [[Kaiming Emperor]] would declare the southern colonies free from the Batavian oppression and establish an empire which would influence the politics of many Micrasian countries.

==First Empire==
===Reign of the Kaiming Emperor (4779 - 4955 ASC)===
[[File:Mcs1.png|thumb|left|The First Jingdaoese Empire.]]
In less than 250 ASC years, the Cibolan colonies had grown from a set of backward colonial settlements and villages into a dependency with a certain amount of prestige. Simon ben Erasmus, son of Mordechai, inherited a Grand-Duchy which was flourishing. But dark clouds were gathering in the north: conflicts and crises followed each other and it became clear that Batavia was looking to its colonies to carry most of its problems. In a daring move, Simon resisted against the government in [['s Koningenwaarde]] and proclaimed the end of what he perceived as an unequal relationship between the Fatherland and its colonies.

The Empire of Southbatavia and Jingdao was established and from one day on another, the soldiers and public servants who had been ruled by their northern masters received the news that they would now serve an Emperor who was truly blessed by Heaven. The [[Kaiming Emperor]] became the first true Emperor and [[Heavenly Light]], endorsed by the Catologian Church, but was confronted with much scepticism from several layers of the population. One of His first acts was to raise his father into status. Mordechai, who had served the Realm both as Prophet and ruler, was proclaimed posthumously the [[Mengjiang Emperor]], which gave His own ascension to the Throne some feeling of continuousness.

With the energy of a young man, the Kaiming Emperor introduced a number of reforms, announced construction programs and replaced disloyal servants by more loyal ones. Peasant revolts were quickly beaten and massive food programs were started throughout the nation. Diplomatically He was successful in receiving recognition from both the old homeland as other realms. While documents contradict themselves, historians agree that the [[Tegong]] was also established with the duty to serve the Heavenly Light with utmost dedication. The trust and power entrusted to this organisation would soon lead to confrontations within the administration and would even threaten the reign of the Emperor it was meant to protect.

[[File:Yuan Windsor.png|thumb|right|Yuan Windsor rose in military rank and became an important statesman under the Kaiming Emperor. His betrayal would result in a civil war and would eventually lead to increased power of the Throne.]]

While loved by His people, the Emperor was also confronted with an alarming increase in birth rate, a result of the stability during the reign of His father and own early reign. It didn't take long before Jingdao was confronted with logistical and social problems because of the surplus population. Corruption was widespread and made the well-intended aid to battle poverty ineffective in some provinces. While the Emperors were often loved and even worshipped, the government saw several peasant uprisings during the 4770's ASC and onwards. During one of those uprisings, a young sergeant, [[Yuan Windsor]], defended his post with a handful of soldiers against a mob of over 10,000 peasants. Yuan soon became a rising star within the military and within the year, in 4780 ASC, he was chosen by the Kaiming Emperor to 'clean up the house'. His appointment as [[Diwang]] led to an immense power shift from the Throne to a simple nobleman.

The Imperial administration was, and has always been, a battleground of several groups: the Armed Forces (the Army, because the Empire lacked a decent Navy in those days), the Catologian Church and civil authorities were in a constant struggle to gain power. In those days the Emperor had been ruling His Realm from behind the safe walls of [[Zijincheng]], the capital city which was limited to access by only carefully-chosen personnel and high officials. Well-intended Decrees were published here and spread throughout the country, but because Yuan was the one who actually left the huge palace complexes, he succeeded in gaining more and more power over time. As a man of the military, he favoured the growth of the Armed Forces and sought to reduce the powers of the clergy. This brought him into conflict with the Magister of the Church, Miguel Windsor (who was a distant family member).

The Magister was successful in convincing the Emperor to leave His palace more frequently and to regain some of the lost influence. The plans of Yuan, to gain power through legals means, were temporarily foiled. The Emperor, neither blind nor deaf to the cries of His people, became convinced that the colonisation of the barbarian southern lands was the fastest and best solution.

Campaigns were held throughout the 4820's and 4830's and the province of Barbarije was successfully integrated into Jingdao after the defeat of several tribes. In 4835 ASC, 52 EGA according to the Southbatavian calender, a new campaign was launched and personally overseen by the enthusiast Emperor. With His army he moved further southwards against Shanglu, to integrate it into the nation. The campaign was successful, but the Emperor was betrayed and kidnapped. Many thought He was dead, and the Diwang took the chance to consolidate his power. Yuan Windsor proclaimed himself Regent in the absence of the Emperor and sought to make [[Ci Emperor|Grand Duchess Sisera]] into his puppet. This plan failed miserably and a group of soldiers - together with corrupt Tegong agents - was dispatched to Zijincheng to murder the heir to the Throne.

[[File:Flag Yuandao.png|thumb|The personal banner of Yuan became the flag of his Yuandaoese state.|left]]

The battle which followed destroyed a part of the palace complex and many surprised [[Imperial Whites]] (the name of the ceremonial imperial guards) were killed in surprise before they could act. Sisera escaped thanks to the support of Tegong agents who had stayed loyal to the Throne. The escape of the Grand Duchess led to confusion throughout the Empire: a part of the population rallied behind the Diwang, others behind the heiress. She retreated into the mountains, from where she frequently raided caravans with gold for the Diwangs treasury.

It was not until 4852 ASC that the Kaiming Emperor - who had escaped his kidnappers and had lived on a cabbage farm in Shangly - came out of hiding, rallied a part of the army behind him and took power back. After a short and bloody year, both sides agreed to hold a truce: Basella became part of a Yuan-led state known as Yuandao, while the rest of the Empire stayed loyal to the Emperor. In 4877 ASC a more definite peace treaty would be signed in Rijnsburg (in Nederburg). Yuan entered the conference room, where on first sight many important nobles and the Emperor Himself were present. It turned out to be a trap, as a way of payback for Yuans own treason. The doors were closed and locked, so nobody could leave, after which hundred thousands of [[equine mantis]]es were unleashed and killed and ate all guests in the room (including the actors, some nobles and a Babkhan dignitary) alive. The Empire was finally reunited. The harsh attitude towards traitors would become part of Jingdaoese culture and habits.

In the wake of the Yuan Rebellian, a number of Jingdaoese merchants and politicians, under the leadership of Jack Mounford, who was head of a Catologian military order, sailed to the island of [[Calbion]]. Calbion was admitted as a largely autonomous province shortly after. Although Jack Mounford as Prince of Calbion had always been loyal to the Jingdaoes government, relations between Calbion and the Imperial Government have at times been strained. Several incidents occured that made Sisera question the Calbain loyalty. These tensions reached a highpoint when Calbion declared independence. Refusing to accept, Sisera ordered her troops to attack the island. The [[Calbain Independence War]] resulted in the destruction of a large part of the Calbain nation.

==Second Empire==
The Empire of Jingdao-At-Sea

During the early days of the reinstituted Empire. The city of [[Tie Gang]], then known as Tyrenia, became part of Jingdao. It expanded into an important mercantile hub for the Eastern Empire, which it remains till this day.

==Third Empire==
[[File:Wiki map Jingdao.png|thumb|The Third Empire before the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC.]]
The Holy Grand Empire of Jingdao saw a period of great wealth, but also from despair. It was a period in which the Jingdaoese attempted to cooperate and slowly integrate the minorities within the country. This eventually led to social unrest. The weak democratic institutions, which were tolerated - but not fully endorsed - by the Heavenly Light, had a difficult time to keep up with the responsibilities which were given to them. The largest party, the National-Centrists, even openly supported a return of all power to the Heavenly Light. For this, the [[Minshu Period]] became a period in which democratically elected parliaments were nothing more than rubber stamp institutions.

To distract the citizenry from certain problems, and to strengthen the unity and economy of the country, the political elite launched several army and naval rearmament programs. It also sought the establishment of a military bloc, the Blackrock Pact, to defend the Apollonian continent against non-Apollonian imperialists.

The Empire collapsed when the [[Euran War]] (6120 - 6171 ASC) was in its last stages. The Jingdaoese Armed Forces were successfully destroying the last remnants of the Constancians, but then disaster struck from within. No-one had listened to the critics who had said it was a bad idea to genetically modify the slaves, so that they would become stronger and more efficient with their limited rations. In the interest of progression the industrial class was given the freedom to do as they saw fit by the Imperial Palace. But it was a bad idea, the slaves who were now much stronger were appalled by their treatment and turned against their rightful masters. Atomic bombs were dropped to destroy the rebellion but they were only partially effective. Some of the slaves had been genetically enhanced to work without protection in nuclear facilities and while they were not completely immune, they only mutated into monstrosities. Having underestimated the dangers of those mutants, the Army and Navy responded too late. In the end, the Danya Emperor was forced to isolate the country from the outside world, and gathered his armies. In the chaos of what is described as the largest infantry charge in Jingdao's history, the Emperor disappeared (according to eye witnesses he fell after killing at least fourteen mutated slaves with his own bare hands).

Like many times before, the Jingdaoese state had destroyed itself in an effort to establish absolute submission of its people. Without guidance, the people turned to drinking beer and watching football. The name "Jexit" was coined and a kingdom established with not only a ceremonial monarchy, but a government which itself was mostly ceremonial. Prime Minister David Boghead could do very little but administer a small part of the capital. The rest of the country lived in anarchy and chaos. The armed forces in Constancia were derived from their supplies and support from the homeland, and were slowly pushed back. For years it would stay silent, as without any chain of command left, the Empire was in total anarchy. the mutants which were left still made the roads unsafe, leading to millions of people seeking their hail behind city walls. Millions of others would starve of hunger, thirst or violence. Refugee camps outside the city walls were often plagued by mutant attacks. City guards often reacted late when there was once more an attack, leading to more deaths.

==Fourth Empire==
Like before, the Jingdaoese state was destroyed but it was not dead. Some of the people remembered the great ideals that they had been taught and they formed an underground movement to re-establish the [[Way of Purity]], Jingdao. Once this movement had united a sizeable force, they were contacted by what remained of the [[Tegong]], who still protected an heir to the imperial family of ancient times. The movement was armed and an assault was launched in 6243 ASC on the office of David Boghead in Two Cocks - which was renamed Daocheng -, he was caught on the toilet and dragged on the streets with his pants still hanging below his knees. While still releaving himself David was shot dead and a photo of his corpse was made and spread for propaganda purposes.

Further assaults were launched on other cities in the vicinity of the capital and soon a significant part of the country was living again under the guidance of the Heavenly Light, the [[Sheng Emperor]].

=Government and politics=
==The Heavenly Light==
*See also: [[Heavenly Light]]
[[File:Portrait Simon Ben Erasmus.png|thumb|An old official portrait of the [[Kaiming Emperor]]. Made during the First Heavenly Era.]]

The formal structure of the government centered on the Emperor as the absolute ruler of the Empire. Still, the amount of power of each Emperor depends strongly on who sits on the Heavenly [[Eagle Throne]]. There is a subtle, but very important, difference between the several Emperors who have once ruled over the country.

[[File:Eagle throne.png|thumb|left|The Heavenly Eagle Throne, made out of South Dalmacijan gold, was once used by the [[Caudillo]] of the [[Apollonian Republic]], but became a symbol of Jingdaoese power.]]

To foreigners it's sometimes hard to understand, but those who ascend the Throne will be referred to as Emperor. However, those blessed with being the reincarnation of one of the Prophets - or Sisera Herself - will hold the right to claim the title of ''Heavenly Light''. The laws of the Empire provide no difference in privileges for both titles, but the influence the Heavenly Light has on public affairs is far more strong than of a simple Emperor. The tradition in Jingdao prescribes that the Heavenly Light can easily ignore the laws and constitutions of His or Her ancestors and can even single-handedly change ancient rites. A simple Emperor also holds this power, but requires approval of priests to avoid angering the Heaven.

The story about the mythological birth of the Jingdaoese people talks about how they followed Sisera and Her descendants. With this, the role of the House of Erasmii is already strongly intertwined with the nation's own existence. Later, with the creation of the First Empire and the ascension of the Prophet Mordechai (who was posthumously named [[Mengjiang Emperor]]) to the Throne, the Erasmii formally began their leadership over the Jingdaoese successor Realms.

[[File:Parade of the Heavenly Light.png|thumb|left|400px||The parade celebrating the ascension of the Kaiming Emperor to the Throne.]]

On certain occasions the people were not led by a member of the Erasmii Clan. Both ''[[Herman Civilis]]'' (Grand-Duke of Southbatavia), ''[[Miguel Windsor]]'' (Magister of the Church) ''[[Rollin the Conqueror]]'' and the ''Provisional Government of 5984 - 5989 ASC'' took up the duties to govern the country and pave the way, not as Emperors, but as a sort of temporary stewards. Herman Civilis and Rollin received the honourary title ''Pavers of the Way'' and are recognised as important historical and religious figures. The role of [[Yuan Windsor]], who made an attempt to kidnap the Kaiming Emperor and rule the nation in his stead, is more dubious: he's seen as one who has heavily influenced both the young Emperor once He returned, as the nation's policies (as an internal weakness of disloyalty was proven, which convinced the government that there were still impure elements within its own people which had to be destroyed).

Emperors who ascend the Throne must undergo a trial of combat to proof their worth. Since the Third Empire, the Emperors descend into a labyrinth beneath the Catodral of Apollo City, where mythical creatures lurk in the darkness. If the Emperor survives the proof and can return above the ground, He will truly hold the power which goes with His office.

Male Emperors are called with 'Ben Erasmus', while female rulers get the family name 'Bat Erasmus'. For example: Simon Ben Erasmus and Sisera Bat Erasmus. With their inauguration they also receive an Imperial name. For example, Heinrich Ben Erasmus became known as the [[Kattei Emperor]] (meaning 'Reborn').

===Imperial Household===
Responsible for the Imperial Family, its palaces and the personal guards. Falls under the Ministry but can not be controlled by the Minister and acts independent from it.

The Head Steward, in most cases a man who has surpassed the age of sixty, is in charge of the Household. Traditionally, he's chosen among the bound servants who have served in the Imperial Administration or served at the Heavenly Palace. He's not only responsible for the day-to-day affairs, the welcoming of important diplomats, but also in organising the [[Private Council]].

==Grand Secretariat==
===Diwang of the Empire===
*''See also: [[Diwang]]''

[[File:Yuan Windsor.png|thumb|right|Yuan Windsor, first Chancellor of the Jingdaoese Empire.]]

The Diwang, also called Chancellor of the Empire (or Dachen) is the head of the Grand Secretariat. While the Imperial Assembly approves the government formation after each election, the Chancellor fully depends on the goodwill of the Emperor. As highest representative of the government (with exception of the Emperor) there is little room for mistakes. Several Chancellors have seen themselves being fired over relative small mistakes, as they need to be a shining example for the population.

The title itself goes back to the First Empire, and was changed many times. During the First and Second Era the title had a bad ring to it, thanks to the traitorous acts of Yuan Windsor, who abused his position to gain power and plot against the Throne. During the Third Era, the title became common use once more.

[[File:Bureaucrats at work.png|thumb|left|300px|Jingdaoese bound servants and freemen working at one of the Secretariats, while being overviewed by the Imperial Secretary.]]

===Ministry of Truth===

The Ministry of Truth, often handled by the Chancellor himself, holds one of the more important Secretariats, responsible for the cultural and educational development of the people.

*'''Secretariat of Rites''': Responsible for ceremonies and the protection of the national culture.

*'''Secretariat of Propaganda''': Responsible for controlling the media and bring the Truth to the People.

*'''Secretariat of Education''': Responsible for educating the masses.

*'''Secretariat of Censor''': Responsible for censorship and re-education of delinquents.

===Ministry of Purity===
The Ministry of Purity pursues the financial aspects of the state, together with the appointments. It also closely checks which individuals from the outside world enter the Empire.

*'''Secretariat of Revenue''': Financial and economical affairs.

*'''Secretariat of Immigration''': Responsible for immigration and visa.

*'''Secretariat of Appointments''': Responsible for the appointment of military and civil personnel.

===Ministry of World Peace===
The Ministry of World Peace has as goal to handle foreign affairs, seeks to coordinate and strengthen the Armed Forces of the Empire and its States. While handling justice, the Secretariat of Hanging, is not responsible for the Tegong, as that office acts independent from the Grand Secretariat.

*'''Secretariat of Slaying''': Handles the armed forces.

*'''Secretariat of Sinking''': Responsible for the coordination of the State Fleets.

*'''Secretariat of Hanging''': Brings swift justice.

*'''Secretariat of Talking''': Handles foreign affairs.

==Jingbuist Soviet==
===Imperial Assembly===
*''See also: [[Imperial Assembly]]''

[[File:Imperial Assembly.png|thumb|350px|A special meeting of the Imperial Assembly. Behind the statue of Grand-Duke [[Herman Civilis]], who gave power to the Mengjiang Emperor, stands the flag of the old Party Congress, a symbol of political unity.|right]]

The '''Imperial Assembly''' is the elective and legislative chamber of the Jingdaoese Empire. Elections are held around every 15 daor (3 months).

The Assembly came into power with the ascension of the Zettai Emperor to the Throne in 5989 ASC. Original plans to establish it as a strong, independent legislative institution with more or the same amount of power as the Emperor were soon thwarted, after heavy protests of ultranationalists. This kind of limited constitutional democracy (for Jingdaoese standards still enormous) led to it being called the [[Minshu Period]].

The March Elections of 2016 even saw a landslide victory for the [[National-Centrist Party of the Rising Sun]], with an election program which would further strengthen imperial power.

The two national main parties are the National-Centrist Party of the Rising Sun and United Jingdaoese Populist Party, both party follow a very nationalist program, but while the Populists support a liberal approach, the National-Centrists endorse strong interference of the government.

===Seanad===
[[File:Seanad personification.png|thumb|left|The personification of the Seanad. From the diptych made by order of Flavius I to commemorate the revival of prestige of the institute.]]

The [[Seanad]] is a council of nobles. The nobles are appointed by the Emperor and represent their State. The Seanad almost never meets as its powers are limited to acting as supreme court and to amend the Constitution (for which 75% approval is needed).

The institution is most likely the oldest still functioning organisation on the Apollonian continent. It originally had its roots in the ''Republic of Blackrock'' during the first century (ASC), where it acted as the parliament of the military republic. Much later, in 3260 ASC, it was revived as the Ducal legislative and advisory council.

It's powers changed from era to era and strongly depended on the goodwill of the ruling Kildarian Dukes and nobility (of whom many considered the Seanad as a potential threat to their power in their counties). The coup d'état by Teodosius Myksos in 5149 ASC meant a temporary disbandment of the Seanad. The military losses against the barbarian invaders had made many citizens in Apollo City frustrated and angry towards the organisation which was perceived to rule over the country. It was reopened in 5267 ASC as a rubber stamp institution during the reign of Dutchess Sophia, and later on received more power under the reign of Dutch Flavius.

The Revolution of 5552 rendered the Seanad once again powerless, and was eventually reformed by the Caudillo Trajan Myksos, who forged it into a council of military governors. The glorious integration of the [[Apollonian Republic]] into Jingdao meant that the Seanad became a prestigious - but once more relatively powerless - rubber stamp institution and supreme court.

===Private Council===
[[File:Private Council.png|thumb|left|350px|A rare insight in the Private Council.]]

Without doubt the true power within the Empire. While holding no official power, it is composed of the most important and influential people from the Realm. From the shadows it governs the nation with an iron fist and influences the Grand Secretariat in its decision making.

Titles of documents in the Council are viewable for the public, and for that reason are often made misleading.

====Grandsire====
The title of Grandsire was once used by the prime minister of the Princes of Aryasht. During the era of the [[Apollonian Republic]] it was the title of the president of the Provincial Assembly. Afterwards it was adopted by the Jingdaoese as a title granted by the Emperor as one of the highest honours that a person could receive. The person owning this title acted as vice-president during meetings of the Clans in case of the the Heavenly Light's absence.

Nowadays the title is still sometimes used to refer to the president of the Imperial Assembly, but this practice has more or less fallen in disarray.

=Administrative Subdivisions=
The '''States''' are the most important part of the Jingdaoese Empire. Each State is represented in the Imperial Assembly and - based on population numbers which were calculated 5989 ASC - receive a certain number of seats. Each 90 ASC years a federal election is held for the Assembly. Some States (mostly the rural and ultranationalist ones) receive a bigger advantage thanks to the electoral system. Especially the Imperial Cities receive a certain disadvantage, compared to the countryside.

Most States are divided into smaller subdivisions, like a Province (Norfolk uses the word 'Command'), to administer the lands. In many cases, the province borders are based on the old borders of former Counties, Baronies or Apollonian provinces.

'''Imperial Cities''' are important strategical cities with surrounding land which are governed and belong to a State but have received a certain degree of autonomy. They are separated from any Provinces, and receive their own seats (the minimum is one) in the Imperial Assembly.

The Empire has '''eight States''', '''four Imperial Cities''' (of which one, Tyrenia, isn't part of any State) and '''fifty-six Provinces''' (not counting overseas territories).

[[File:Wiki map Jingdao 2016.png|600px|thumb|Map of the Empire during the 62nd century (ASC).]]

#Kingdom of Naród Seaski (Saksenland)
##''City of Epoli''
##''City of Apollo City''
##Antya
##Apollantis
##Overantya
##Empty Steppes
##Tribes of Rish-En
#Kingdom of Batavia
##Dietsland
##Samarne
##Menen
##Alten
##Beijerstreek
##Caesteren
##Ingelheim
##Transingel
##Zilte
##Hemen
##Mayen
##Gotha
##Colonial Overseas Territories: Tyrasian Territories
#Kingdom of Vervollkomnung (Central Kildare)
##Automatica
##Blackrock
##Vervollkomnung
##Shexing
##Schlangen
##Gaofen
##Attera
##Halluci Nua
#Gong Federation
##Erlgau Isles
##North Gong Li
##South Gong Li
##Asherland
##Melangia
##Six Isles & Dong Hau
#Thanedom of Dalmacija
##''City of Curagh''
##Old Hallucination
##Kitanus Fields
##North Dalmacija
##South Dalmacija
##River Warrior's Tribe
##Carol Island
##Breiza Isles
#Republic of Norfolk [[File:Flag jindaoese benacia.png|250px|thumb|right|Flag of the ''Imperial Overseas Command'', with the Jingdaoese flag and the goddess [[Germania]].]]
##Calico Command
##Tymaria Command
##Jersey Command
##Camden Command
##Battlestation Command
##Norfolk Command
##Libertopia
##Biotopia
##Choconya
##Korantina
#Princedom of Eblis-Rulak
##Eblis
##Rulak
##Montauk
##Dyre Isles
#Duchy of Greater Bosania
##Valais
##Bosania
##Uri
##Vaud
##Grisons
#''City State of Tyrenia''

The overseas (non-Apollonian) territories are, since 6136 ASC, no longer part of the States of Batavia and Gong, but merged into forming the [[Imperial Overseas Command]] (which is administered by the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy).

=Foreign Relations and Military=
==Foreign policy==
[[File:Diplomatic visit in Jingdao.png|thumb|Diplomats visiting the Emperor had to kneel and honour the Emperor by paying tribute. While this action was merely symbolic and the value of the gifts was not that important, most nations paid significant sums to entertain the Heavenly Light with grand gifts. The Babkhans, for example, brought gold and elephants.]]
The foreign contacts between Jingdao and other nations has, in most cases, never been a fruitful and peaceful one. Since its establishment, the Jingdaoese people have seen themselves blessed (or cursed, according to some heretics) with the divine duty to unite Micras under their Heavenly Banner and spread the enlightenment of the Catologian Faith to all corners of the world. This brought the First Empire (located on Cibola) in a direct conflict with the Alexandrians (which were called ''Purple Horde'') when they decided to close the Strait of Barbary for any foreign shipment if no heavy tax was paid.

Later on, during the Second Empire, the Jingdaoese were actively involved in aiding the Myksos Dynasty in Kildare. With the help of the Tegong the feudal Kildarian society transformed into a more centralist (but still very backward) state. The Mango Throne saw begrudgingly how their eastern Duchy became more and more dependant on the Jingdaoese and took several countermeasures, which in most cases failed. When Kildare wanted to join a military pact, the [[League of Nations for the Advancement of Purity]], the Shirerithian government interfered and won the case in court. Some Tegong officers were deported, but the organisation kept active in secret.

During the [[Revolution of 5552]] there was no official support from Jingdao for the independence of Kildare (which would become the [[Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East]]) , but it was blamed to have had a hand in it. When the Republic was annexed into the Third Empire in 5719 ASC by the [[Haigui Emperor]] those rumours were stronger than ever.

The diplomatic history of Jingdao has therefore always been one of indirect conflict and a certain distrust towards (and from) the great powers of Micras. It shaped the policy of ''self-reliance and dominance''. Since their annexation of Kildare into the Empire they follow an Apollonian Doctrine, with the main goal to keep the imperialist (read: foreign) influences) as limited as possible on the Apollonian continent.

As it was written down by a diplomat:

{{quote|''"Jingdao is a nation with people who have travelled throughout the world. They are not bound to the lands they were born on and will follow their Heavenly Light when this is desired from them. Nonetheless, we aren't a people who want to be bullied by the ''big boys''. Alexandria blamed us for their own greed, Stormark blamed us for their own decadence, Shireroth blamed us for their own division and corruption. We merely show them the ugly truth, and therefore we are despised. Apollonia must therefore be a beacon of hope, and not the plaything of those imperialists. Stable nations on Micras, befriended with the Jingdaoese Realm: that's what we seek."''
|sign=Xa Tang|source= 'Letter from a diplomat in Gerenia', 6105 ASC}}

[[File:Symbol Blackrock Pact.png|thumb|left|Logo of the Blackrock Pact.]]

The ''Apollonia Doctrine'' led to the establishment of a military pact, the [[Blackrock Pact]], in 6118 ASC. Gerenia, the Brettish Isles, Calbion and Jingdao formed, together, a military organisation to support each other in the wars to come.

The Jingdaoese use the words 'Xing' and 'Hun' in the diplomatic theatre: Xing are nations pure enough to cooperate with, while Hun nations are seen as barbarian and potential enemies.

Traditionally, diplomatic contacts were made by paying tribute to the Heavenly Light. This popular custom, mainly in use during the First Empire, is still practised occasionally, but to a lesser extent.

==Civil Service==
Young Jingdaoese children are teached to love and protect their home from the very beginning. Becoming a good citizen means serving the country and its military with any means possible. To prepare them for a potentially harsh life they are strongly advised and pressured into joining the [[Young Wandering Society]], a youth association. Not only war games, but also survival games and reconstruction is thought to them from a young age.

Those who, according to the supervisors, have the capability to become fine officers are sent to the military academies across the country to become [[Imperial Kadetten]].

Jingdaoese are obligated to serve in the army, but thanks to the large number of volunteers, those obligations are never truly enforced.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|+ Largest Estimated number of personnel in Jingdao
|-
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Direct allegiance
! scope="col" | Soldiers
|-
| National Protection Army || Dant of the NPA || 1,450,000
|-
| National Defence Forces || Dant of the NDF || 4,250,000
|-
| ''Young Wandering Society'' || Ministry of World Peace || 26,850,000
|-
| Magical Knights || Ministry of World Peace || 300
|-
| Kaiser Gaelen IV's Apollonian Guard || Imperial Household || 5,000
|-
| Tegong || Imperial Household || 100,000
|}

==Military Branches==
The military of the Empire could be divided in two more or less independent main branches: the land and naval forces. While the supreme commander of those forces is the Heavenly Light (for the land forces He holds the title of Caudillo, a remnant from merging the Jingdaoese troops with the old Apollonian Army), real command lies in the hands of Generals (also called Dants in the land forces) and the [[Ministry of World Peace]].

Since 5984 ASC the States received the liberty to built and expand their own military force. Immediately, a naval expansion began between the States, as global threat was mainly coming from oversea empires.

The main branches are divided in several minor branches:

*'''[[Imperial Jingdaoese Navy]]'''
**[[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]]: responsible for protecting the coast line.
**[[Imperial War Fleet]]: an expeditionary submarine fleet. The Imperial War Fleet has the Ocean Palace as its home port.
**State Navies

*'''[[Imperial Armed Forces]]'''
**[[National Protection Army]]: the well-equipped and trained soldiers of the Armed Forces. Often referred to as ''the Legions''.
***Myxosean Guard: Former bodyguard of the leaders of Kildare (and later the Apollonian Republic), nowadays specialised for shock attacks.
**[[National Defence Forces]]: the reservists.
**[[Magical Knights]]: elite guards, using spiritual energy to help in combat. Mainly ceremonial and for the moral of the troops. Traditionally used by the Magister of the Church as honour guard.

*'''[[Imperial Jingdaose Headquarters]]''': forces under direct command of the Imperial Household.
**[[Kaiser Gaelen IV's Apollonian Guard]]
**[[Tegong]]: intelligence and obedience service

The limited influence of the [[Imperial Jingdaoese Air Force]] has made it subordinated to the other military services.

=Culture=
==National Symbols==

==Music==

==Religion==

==Education==
[[File:Jingdaoese school.png|thumb|A teacher showing his pupils the greatness of the Empire, while a picture of the [[Haigui Emperor]] looks down upon them.]]

Education is an important part of Jingdaoese society and even mentioned as one of the [[Five Principles of Jingbuism]]. It is obligated to go to school from 5 till at least 16 year. No child is allowed to have private schooling, as it is viewed as anti-social and not patriotic (school activities are after all meant to strengthen the unity between the pupils).

The principal educational emphasis lies on the great importance of traditional national political values, [[Catologism|catologian religion]] and morality. The education system promotes traditional Jingdaoese values in the hierarchical nature of human relations, with the State and its Government superior to the individual, and the Emperor superior to the State. The educational system is used for supporting the militarized state and preparing future soldiers.

The government publishes official text books for all levels of student, and reinforce that with cultural activities and seminars. Children who don't perform in those activities are frowned upon by both teachers and pupils. The pupils who, at the age of 14, show much promise are sent to special military Kadetten schools to be trained to become officer.

Apart from indoctrination in nationalism and religion, children and school students receive military drills (survival, first aid). These are taken further by the Young Wandering Society. College students are trained for home defence and regular military units. Young women are seen as equals of the guys. Both receive first aid training.

=Sports=

=Industrial power=
[[File:1000 Kala front.png|thumb|1000 Kala (front).]]
[[File:1000 Kala back.png|thumb|1000 Kala (back).]]
The economy of the Empire has been very diverse, thanks to its large size and extending from mountain ranges to valleys and from lakes to seas. The Antya Province has since the ancient days had a monopoly on the production and distribution of excellent wine ([[Antyan wine]]). The Kingdom of Vervollkomnung is responsible for most of its wood and other natural resources which can be found in its vast forests, while the Thanedom of Dalmacija is famous for its mines, both gold and iron are present in large quantities.

More recently, Norfolk and Batavia have started working together in expanding their heavy industry, with the main focus on the expansion of military material. The industrial partnership, thanks to companies like [[Heimat Industries]], led to the creation of several industrial complexes in both States. The Norfolkian city Acadeimos became a major player in the chemical industry thanks to the state funded Chemical Research Facility [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=534&t=17031#p137012].

Visitors to Jingdao will notice that local currencies can differ from State to State, or even from Province to Province. While there is only one national currency, the Kala, which was adopted by the government from the Apollonian-Kildarian administration instead of using the original ''Frank'' (a Southbatavian currency), it is not uncommon to see people trade - mostly in remote villages - with other means.

Trade contacts are limited, as only a few ports are opened to the outside world. The [[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]] has the responsibility to protect the economy from an overdose of foreign products and acts as a watchdog. The City of Tyrenia, Port Nevermore and Apollo City are the three largest trade ports.

National policies from the Grand Secretariat tend to focus on the expansion of the war industry, rather than supporting the luxury goods sector.

=See also=

=References=

[[category:Jingdao]]

Euran War

2016-06-02T18:34:43Z

Jezza rasmus: /* Disturbances in Walstadt */

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| conflict = Euran War
| partof =
| image = [[Image:Fleet 3.png|300px|alt=Task Force of the Batavian Royal Navy]]
| caption = ''Jingdaoese Fleet in the Sandy River Estuary, Southern Eura''
| date = 08 May 2016 -
| place = Southern [[Eura]], Gulf of Vipia, Greater Walstadt
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| territory = None yet
| result = Ongoing.
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| combatant1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] '''[[Jingdaoese Empire]]'''
 [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] '''[[Calbion]]''' 
[[File:Jingdaoist-Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] '''Imperial Union of Constancia''' ''(17 May 2016)''
 Tactical support:
*[[File:Gerenia flag 2015.png|20px|left]] [[Gerenia]]
*[[File:Brettishflag.png|20px|left]] [[Brettish Isles]]
| combatant1a =
| combatant2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] '''[[Kingdom of Constancia]]''' [[Image:ESB.png|30px|left]][http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group ESB-Jörmungandr Group] [[Image:Athlon_flag.PNG|30px|left]] '''[[Athlon|Dozan Bovic Church]] ([[Natopia]])''' ''(12 May 2016)''
| combatant2a =
| commander1 =[[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] The [[Danya Emperor]] [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] The [[Kattei Emperor]] † [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] Marshal Xi [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] Joseph Myksos [[Image:Tyrenia flag.png|30px|left]] [[Giacomo Contarini]] [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] [[Llywelyn Lewis]]
| commander2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] Basileusa Cleo [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] Strategos Andreas Metaxas [[Image:ESB.png|30px|left]] [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Marcellus_Paixhans Marcellus Paixhans] [[Image:Athlon_flag.PNG|30px|left]] Neoptolemus
| commander3 =
| units1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] Imperial Navy [[Image:Batavieflag.gif|30px|left]] Batavian Royal Navy [[Image:Tyrenia flag.png|30px|left]] Marina Militare di Tyrenia [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] Llynges Calbain [[Image:InsurgencyFlagWiki.png|30px|left]]Armed Merchants
| units2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] [[Constancian Armed Forces]] 
[[Image:ESB.png|30px|left]] Euran Directorate [[Image:Athlon_flag.PNG|30px|left]] Naval Phalanx [[Image:InsurgencyFlagWiki.png|30px|left]]Privateers
| units3 =
| strength1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] 200,000 men
| strength2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] 1,300,000 men
*12,000 professional soldiers
| strength3 =
| casualties1 = x1 frigate (all hands lost) x9 naval trawlers 
x3 auxiliary vessels 
27,700 confirmed KIA <ref>10,000 confirmed KIA during the Battle of Portus Felix, 17,700 KIA during Operation Dragon, </ref>
| casualties2 = x1 Northman Corvette CASA CN-235 x1 
Learjet 45 x1 
Britten-Norman Defender x1 34,000 reported KIA <ref>13,000 reported KIA during the Battle of Portus Felix, 21,000 KIA during Operation Dragon</ref> Hundreds reported missing or wounded. 
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The '''Euran War''', begun in May 2016, saw the small [[Kingdom of Constancia]] plunged into war against the far larger and militarily aggressive [[Jingdaoese Empire]]. It was a David and Goliath struggle from the outset.

==Background==
===A ''faux pas'' unprecedented in modern diplomacy===
The conflict derived from the sudden deterioration in relations between the two states in early May 2016, particularly after the passage of the International Recognition Act by the Synklētos, the legislature of Constancia, which charged the Borders Control Agency to compile a list of recognised states based on three identified criteria, these being: 
a) Constitutional Government; 
b) The holding of a recognised territorial claim on the map of Micras; 
c) Reciprocal recognition of the Kingdom and the ruling Basileus. 
The manner in which this information was collated was deemed by some foreign governments to be somewhat insensitive, and queries were raised in [[Natopia]] and [[Craitland]] about the implicit unilateral alteration of the previously established diplomatic relations between their respective countries and Constancia. The Grand Chamberlain of the Court of the Calm Waters, the Natopian Foreign Minister, went so far as to hint at the potential for the repudiation of their recently signed 'Pact of Perpetual Friendship' after being insulted with the receipt of a box tick form to complete. However the most extreme reaction occurred in Jingdao, where the Emperor immediately responded to being labelled a fascist by conferring 'Hun' status on the entire Kingdom of Constancia.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&t=17148(1)] This was rather more serious than it sounds as under Jingdaoese law and custom the hun are impure and may be killed or even consumed with impunity. Following this, the Kattei Emperor, Heinrich Rasmus, commanded his nobles in the Imperial Assembly to debate ways to "bring down Constancia".[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17149(2)] After more outlandish proposals to use atomic weapons to irradiate the land and render it uninhabitable were discounted, debate turned to the prospect of occupying and colonising the small inland Kingdom on the Continent of [[Eura]].

===Jingdaoese preparations===
[[File:War.png|300px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Early editions of the Constancian 'Ethnos' newspaper announced the Jingdaoese declaration of war.</div> ]]
The first act of the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy, two days prior to the declaration of war[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17163(3)], was to dispatch a force of twelve corvettes of the Imperial Navy to the estuary of the Sandy River, a mega river that flowed from Lake Erik in the southern central portion of Euran continental landmass, southwards into the Southern Ocean. Their mission was to identify a channel in the river deep enough for Jingdao's ocean-going capital ships to use to navigate up into Lake Erik and from whence they could roam at will attacking Vey, the lakeside capital of Constancia, as well as other military and civilian targets.

The secondary objective for the reconnaissance force was to install a boom defence cable across the river to interfere with Constancian shipping and inhibit their use of the river.

The Jingdaoese Declaration of War[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17167(4)], made on the 8th of May, in an emergency session of the Imperial Assembly, by Chancellor Joseph Myksos, cited a fear of encirclement by regimes hostile to its objective of ''purifying'' the continent of [[Apollonia]]. Whilst not naming those regimes, there could be no doubt that the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, former ruler of Kildare (the largest territorial component of the Jingdaoese Empire) was foremost on the Chancellor's mind as a spate of provocations, such as a poisoning plot and staged terrorist attacks in the Landsraad (the Shirerithian parliament), had led to Kaiser Hjalmar terminating all forms of diplomatic relations with the Empire[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=234&p=137564#p137564(5)]. The Constancian diplomatic misstep therefore provided Jingdao with an opportunity to sidestep this rebuff by striking towards Eura instead.

''"Our Empire, for its existence and self-defense has no other recourse but to appeal to arms and to crush every obstacle in its path."'' - '''Chancellor Myksos'''

Amongst other, less reputable, acts was the decision of the Emperor to violate the usual customs of diplomatic immunity to order the seizure of the Constancian envoy and diplomatic staff for the acting out of a macabre ritual where half the delegation was executed and fed to the other half[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&p=137978#p137977(6)].

Meanwhile, on the evening of the 8th of May, the the Batavian Royal Navy, an auxiliary fleet of one of the Empire's subject states, joined the main fleet of Jingdao at sea en route to the Euran continent. The aircraft carrier HLS Vermeylen, the battleships HLS Gradus, HLS Goburin, HLS Yuandi and HLS Germania's Justice (the Batavian flagship) and the frigates HLS Dietsland, HLS Transingel, HLS Nedergermania and HLS Pentapolis comprised the significant task force.

===Constancian preparations===
On the 8th of May, Basileusa Megaliótate Cleo, Autokrateira of Constancia, made an address to the Kingdom that was broadcast on the television channels and over the national radio service. In it she reciprocated the Jingdaoese declaration of war with a declaration of her own. In so doing she reminded her subjects that they were a kingdom of free men and women now faced with war against an empire of slaves. During her short, but emotion-laden, address she predicted that Jingdao would 'never ever come to dominate over the freedom-loving peoples of Micras' and that the war would 'restore Constancian authority on the world scene'.

This was followed on the same day by the publication of a decree ordering the mobilisation of the Constancian Navy.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1259&t=17166(5)]

With the assistance of foreign advisers, the Constancian Army began preparing so-called 'infernal machines', improvised explosive devices in waterproofed containers and attached to a buoyancy device, typically a barrel, disguised as drifting weed clumps or debris. The improvised naval mines were fitted with proximity fuses and or remote control detonators and were floated out onto the Sandy River to help impede Jingdaoese access to the inland sea known as Lake Erik.
[[File:Infernal_Machines.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Depiction of an improvised river mine.</div> ]]

The following day, on the 9th of May, the Basileusea issued letters patent authorising the destruction of any and all Jingdaoese combat units or 'private aircraft' encountered within Constancian territory. Otherwise the first full day of the war passed without any meaningful activity by either party to the conflict.

On the 10th of May, the Constancian Army began making a series of deployments towards the city of Portus Felix as part of a strategy to defend the Constanican stretch of the Sandy River from Jingdaoese incursions. On the same day the University of Vey announced the formation of a student militia and the creation of the University Air Squadron, a collection of jet prototypes and donated civilian aircraft which would be converted to provide close air support for the Army.

The Constancian Armed Forces had only been created three months previously, and as such found, on mobilisation, that it was suffering from severe deficiencies in organisation, stores, materiel and heavy weaponry. Only the Home Guard had undergone serious expansion since the creation of the armed forces and yet it was primarily concerned with area defence and equipped with light infantry weapons, where these were available.

====Arms imports====
The Constancian government, as a consequence, began casting around for overseas assistance in securing arms, ammunition and advisers. The two most prominent deals were with the ESB Group, for the transfer of ex-[[Goldshire]] surplus weaponry[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1037&p=137953#p137953(1)] and with the [[Shirley Stock Fund]] of [[Passio-Corum]][http://passiocorum.mncommunities.org/?p=531(6)] for a significant quantity of new arms, ammunition and even custom built warships.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Weapon/Munition Type
! scope="col" | Quantity
! scope="col" | Supplier
|-
|[[Northman Class Corvette]]||15||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|[[P62 Rifle]] ||15,000||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|[[P62 Rifle W/ Grenade Launcher]] ||11,250||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|[[P62 Commando]]||9,783 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|[[P62 Covert]]||9,000 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|[[Shirley 9mm Pistol]]||22,500 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|[[P29 Sniper Rifle]]|| 5,625 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|Vickers Machine Gun || 400||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|M252 81mm mortar|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FN MINIMI|| 460||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Bren 7.62x51mm Light Machine Gun|| 460||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Type 87 (automatic) grenade launcher|| 46||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|9K115-2 Metis-M|| 1,830||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Glock 9x19mm Pistol|| 3,600||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Bolo Knife|| 3,600|| ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|RPG-29|| 5,000 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|AKM 7.62mm assault rifle|| 5,960 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|M67 fragmentation grenades|| 26,200 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
| 7.62mm ammunition||90,000 rounds||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|9mm ammunition||100,000 rounds||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|}

After the ESB-Jörmungandr Group acquired the lease on two Natopian Defence Ministry Dingo variant Shuttles[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=181&t=17176#p138009(1)][http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1232&t=17203#p138245(1)], most arms and ammunition was shipped into Constancian territory via an air bridge that linked the Constancian capital Vey with the ESB administered [[Shireroth|Shirerithian]] colony of Ura'Bos. Chartered commercial airliners also flew cargo flights into Vey from ESB depots in Goldshire and [[Elwynn]], however these were more vulnerable to interception and thus were relegated to carrying less mission critical items of equipment. The ESB-Jörmungandr Group mission to provide ongoing logistical support to the Constancian Armed Forces was known as Operation Ithaca[http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group#Operation_Ithaca(1)].

===Calbain involvement===
On the early morning of May 10th, the High Council of [[Calbion]] announced that it would militarily support Jingdao and would send two aircraft carriers, the CNS Llywelyn V and the CNS Owain I, to the Euran continent. The vessels were deployed that same day, proving support for a Jingdaoese invasion. In addition to this, the High Council also decreed a partial mobilisation of all Calbain males under the age of 28.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1214&t=17194]

The High Councilor for Foreign Relations further denounced the Constancian nation as "a force of evil" and accused their government of warmongering.

Calbion officially declared war on Constancia later that day in support of Jingdao, an ally and fellow member of the [[Blackrock Pact]].[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1214&p=138130#p138130]

===Natopian involvement===
After several pleas of high-placed officials, and the Basileusa of Constancia herself [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=205&t=17211#p138192], to the Pentheros of the Dozan Bovic Church in Natopia, the Bovic Church decided to support the war efforts of the Constancians with the establishment of the '''Naval Phalanx'''. On the 12th, the Phalax joined the fighting at the Constancian side [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=205&t=17228].

==The Battle of Portus Felix==
By the 11th of May, the capital ships of the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy, after being delayed by the need to improvise mine-sweeping operations, had reached firing positions in the deep channels of the Sandy River from whence they began a sustained cruise missile bombardment of the Constancian military airfields and radar installations.

The bombardment was intended to suppress the Constancian defences as a prelude to a riverine amphibious invasion led by the Jingdaoese Marshal Xi.

This attack was met by a desperate counter-sortie by the Constancian Navy's reserve of light attack boats, mounting effectively a suicide charge against the screen of armed trawlers and corvettes protecting the Jingdaoese capital ships. Although wreaking havoc upon the escort ships, the attack ultimately failed to penetrate through to the heavy warships or to the troop transports, and this proved to be crucial, as from these the invasion forces now disembarked and, on the 12th of May, began to land in large numbers north of Portus Felix. The resistance of the Home Guard Banda assigned to protect that stretch of the river was spirit and inflicted heavy casualties on the landing forces, however ultimately the Jingdaoese were ashore in divisional and eventually in corps strength formations with armour and artillery in such numbers that the defenders were swept aside and their defences literally bulldozed. From this beachhead the Jingdaoese staged a deft sickle cut southwards isolating the town from the rest of the Kingdom.
[[File:Tyrenians Surrendering.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Tyrenian secret forces posing as surrendering defectors at Portus Felix, prior to instigating a suicide attack.</div> ]]
Only by desperate fighting was an armoured thrust by the Jingdaoese Fifth Panzer division prevented from breaching the city walls and breaking into the centre of the town.

The most successful attempt at breaching the defensive perimeter around Portus Felix occurred when [[Tyrenia|Tyrenian]] special forces, posing as deserters, set off a series of bombs in front of the headquarters of the 49th Bandon of the 9th Infantry Tagma in the Constancian Army, thereby killing around forty-five soldiers. [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1207&p=138376#p138376].

After a bitter struggle which cost the Jingdaoese around 10,000 KIA along with the destruction of five panzers and the loss of a frigate and nine trawlers to losses in the region of 13,000 KIA for the Constancian garrison, together with twelve Scorpion light tanks destroyed and the loss of forty-nine fibreglass attack boats, the survivors of the Constancian Army and its auxiliaries abandoned the town, which was subsequently fire-bombed, on the 15th of May 2016. The survivors of the regular infantry, although successful in fighting their way clear, were now in some considerable disorder and had been obliged to abandon or destroy most of their heavy equipment as fuel and ammunition ran short.

==The Logistics war==

The Jingdaoese were quick to exploit their advantage, devising a plan to land heavy cargo aircraft onto hastily prepared dirt runways, aiming to reinforce the precarious bridgehead with up to 5,000 infantry, together with ammo and stores a day. The Constancians estimated that the invaders would need 500 tons a day, including food and medicines, in order to keep an army of any size in the field.

The Constancian Home Guard in the meantime was able to rely on interior lines of communication and to augment their rations by living off the land. At the same time the Constancian peasantry was tasked with herding livestock northwards to Vey and to destroy any crops in the fields or the granaries that were liable to fall into enemy hands.

The Constancian Armed Forces, regrouping after the first hard battle, began to focus on isolating the invaders from reinforcement and resupply by reducing the bridgehead and interrupting the supply chain.

After the declaration of war, the Constancian Armed Forces began to cast around for arms and munitions, this included the investigation of options to purchase warships to augment the riverine element of the Constancian Navy, which prior to the war lacked the means with which to conduct blue water maritime operations. Contact with the Greater Pallisican Trade Association resulted in the purchase of 15 [http://passiocorum.mncommunities.org/community/showthread.php?tid=329&pid=1144#pid1144 Northman Class Corvettes], modified at the request of Strategos Metaxas to include anti-ship missile launchers. Although the Constancian Navy was able to fly crews out to take command of the vessels, the first of which was dispatched to the Shirerithian island of Ura'Bos, where the ESB Corporation had established a colony, the Jingdaoese domination of the lower reaches of the Sandy River and subsequent occupation of Portus Felix, precluded their return to the home theatre.
 
The decision therefore was made to utilise these new vessels in conjunction with the letters of marque issued by the Constancian Government to the ESB Corporation to wage a campaign of commerce raiding against Jingdao and its allies.

==The Bridgehead established==

With a bridgehead secured, the Grand Secretariat ordered the mass deployment of the National Protection Army into Constancia. 5,000 infantrymen and tank crews were scheduled to arrive at the airport on a daily basis along with ammunitions, food supplies and even more panzers.

[[File:Frontline 17 May 2016.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Front Line on the 17th of May, after the Jingdaoese landed the 1st and 4th Armies of the National Protection Army, established a new defensive perimeter around the conquered town of Portus Felix.</div> ]]

The agents of the Tegong also set to work recruiting from the neighbouring barbarian tribes and nomads for a force of local levies, known, with an eye for propaganda as much as anything, as the '''Imperial Constancian Volunteers''.' This force was to be led by a disaffected minor royal, Prince Alexius of Constancia, who was reportedly being groomed by the Tegong to serve as a puppet ruler.

===Operation Dragon===
Following the defeat of the small regular Constancian Army in the Battle of Portus Felix, mitigated only by the success it had in fighting its way clear from encirclement on the 15th and 16th of May, the burden of the fighting would now fall squarely on the 1,500,000 strong Home Guard, as well as any ad hoc militias and resistance groups raised as the war wore on.

The Home Guard plan was to have 600,000 men divided between the Basileusoi Army in the Prosgeiosi Basileus (Crown Lands), the Army of Eura at Ad Pontes in Coele-Eura and the River Army at Portus Felix. The remaining 700,000 men formed the Army of Vey, responsible for the defence of the city of Vey and its surrounding Thematic province of the same name.

The rapid isolation of Portus Felix from the rest of the country had forced the River Army to establish its headquarters and mobilisation centre at the city of Elaion in the Theme (province) of Vey. The Exubitors were thus obliged, from the outset of the invasion, to rush Home Guard detachments south from Petros and Vey which coalesced into the 1st and 2nd Home Guard Corps on the 17th of May, as they arrived and took up positions facing the leading edge of the deployment zone of the Jingdaoese National Peoples Army.

On the 18th of May, at 6am in the morning, Autokrator Metaxas directed the 1st Corps under Strategos Alexios Paxos and the 2nd Corps under Strategos George Maniakes to go onto the offensive. The 1st Corps comprised of 124 infantry banda (49,600 men) and 400 specialists trained by the ESB who were assigned to operate 'Pexihans Funnies' a contingent of 100 improvised armoured vehicles, equipped with a forward firing 290mm Petard mortar and carrying the Hedgehog device which could fire 24 spigot mortars simultaneously, lobbing a barrage of mortar rounds in a salvo ahead of the armoured vehicle, The 2nd Corps comprised of 125 infantry banda (50,000 men) supported by the remaining Eurocopter EC135 helicopters of the Constancian Air Forces Gamma Squadron, which dropped barrel bombs packed with scrap metal and high explosive and chlorine cannisters onto the positions of the 1st Army of the NPA. Both Corps were supported by the ESB's Directorate of Security which had set up 72 improvised Hell Cannons, that hurled explosive filled gas cannisters over a distance of one and a half kilometres, into a series of batteries to pulverise enemy trenches and gun emplacements.

Their objective was to disrupt the deployment of the NPA and, if able, to push on to the original landing zone north of Portus Felix.

The 1st Corps of the Home Guard advanced along the main road that ran parallel to the river, and met fierce resistance from the Jingdaoese who had survived the previous aerial and artillery bombardments, but finally the Guardsmen cleared the ridge with a bayonet charge which left the road to Portus Felix open. The armoured 'funnies' were not able to advance much further in support of the operation as they now began to fall in the range of the long range cannon of the battleships of the Jingdaoese fleet and were obliged to withdraw before their range could be found.

The 2nd Corps of the Home Guard had cleared the village of Panaghia Ereithiani by the 19th of May and commenced a dual advance from the north and east to the south, pressing into the heart of the Jingdaoese NPA's 1st Army. Although the 1st Corps of the Home Guard was pressing southwards towards Portus Felix, hopes of encirclement were frustrated by the lack mobility affecting the Home Guard.

On the 20th of May, when the 1st and 2nd Corps of the Home Guard met, the Jingdaoese had fallen back towards Portus Felix.

To prevent their escape, the Home Guard was ordered by Autokrator Metaxas to advance on Portus Felix.

[[File:Frontline 25 May 2016.png|thumb|left|350px|. On the 25th May, Jingdaoese en Volunteer Forces occupied the south of the country.]]

The offensive exceeded expectations, and a thrust towards Portus Felix was only halted on the 22nd of May by a concealed Jingdaoese suicide mission detonating an air fuel bomb as the Home Guard's vanguard pushed through the village of Krini, which was situated in a narrow pass and acted as a bottle neck for the forces of the 2nd Home Guard Corps. This allowed the Jingdaoese First Legion to mount a strong counter-attack, which stabilised the position of the 1st NPA Army.

The remnants of the regular Constancian Army, inland and due east from Portus Felix on the Constancian left flank, was in no position to join the offensive, being heavily depleted after breaking out of the town; their moral and cohesion shattered by bitter fighting. The best that could be expected from the division strength ad hoc formation was that they held the line long enough for reinforcements from the Home Guard's Army of Eura reached their positions.
[[File:Buy_ESB_Bonds.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The ESB Group, increasingly committed to supporting the Constancian War Effort, began to issue bonds to cover the cost of actions such as Operation Dragon.</div> ]]

===Natopian air strikes===

===Resistance in Portus Felix===

===Jingdaoese counter-attacks===
The Constancian offensive had achieved localised success but by failing to breakthrough against the 1st NPA Army, rapidly lost momentum and when the 4th NPA Army broke through the remnants of the regular Constancian Army on the Jingdaoese right flank the two Home Guard Corps were obliged to disengage and retire northwards to avoid encirclement and rejoined forward elements of the River Army on the morning of the 26th of May.
 
 
With the rout of the regular Tagamata in the south, and the pursuit of the survivors eastwards by nomads and mercenaries of the 'Imperial Constancian Volunteers', the new front line in the east was fixed on the River Styx where the Euran Army of the Home Guard was now entrenched.
 
 

===Bridgehead secured===
The Constancian offesnive against the bridgehead, which had been with such success, petered out and resulted in a net loss of territory after the Jingdaoese breakout in the sector held by the weakened regular army. From this point onwards, the Jingdaoese were able to rapidly deploy ashore the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Legions which had hitherto been held in reserve.

The total number of dead from the battles of the bridgehead was estimated to have cost the lives of 11,700 Jingdaoese soldiers, 2,100 'Volunteers' and 14,000 Constancians.

==Battle of Dromosker Island==
[[File:Battle of Dromosker Island.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Unable to relieve the pressure on the homeland, Constancian Naval Units began hitting isolated Jingdaoese outposts in the Skerry Isles.</div> ]]
On the morning of the 18th of June, a strong force of eight Constancian Corvettes approached Dromosker Island, which was occupied by the Jingdaoese protectorate known as the Maritime Free Republic and surprised the two armed merchantmen, the Bucentaure & Trinidad which guarded Trader's Bay, the main colonial settlement on the island.

The Bucentaure and the Trinidad received reports at dawn of four corvettes from the Constancian 9th Flotilla moving up the straits between two islands occupied by Lostisland and the Greater Pallisican Trade Association to their east. Having sailed out of harbour to meet this threat, the two merchantmen were then surprised by the arrival of the 1st Constancian Flotilla which had sailed round to the west of the Pallisican island and which struck the Bucentaure with a Harpoon anti-ship missile, causing fires on the ship that burned uncontrollably and forced its abandonment. The Trinidad continued on towards the reported location of the 9th Flotilla where it in turn came under long range missile fire. However the Trinidad was fitted with a purloined Bofors 40 mm autocannon as its main armament which doubled as a close-in weapon system (CIWS) allowing it to defeat the incoming harpoon missiles - the unfamiliarity of the Constancians with the weapons system they were operating also played a part as only one of the missiles launched came into a range where it was engaged by the onboard CIWS. The Trinidad and the 9th Flotilla continued to close until they came into visual range.

The Trinidad found itself isolated and cut off from Trader's Bay by the arrival of the 1st Flotilla to its rear which closed at speed and began engaging the vessel with their main batteries, a pair of 40mm autocannons mounted on the superstructure of the corvette towards the stern of the corvettes. The Trinidad, although pounded and heavily raked by combined fire power of the far larger opposing force was a converted merchantman that carried an irregular variety of heavy weapons, such as TOW missile launchers and recoilless rifles. more conventionally seen used in land warfare, mounted at various points on the ship and covered in improvised armour. As such it was able to give a good fight.

Captain-General Walter Poldark, the governor of the island, meanwhile had learned of the burning and abandonment of the Bucentaure and received word of the dire predicament of the Trinidad, obliging him to put to see with the full force of the Captain-General's Flotilla, a full blown naval battle ensued.

'''Captain-General's Flotilla'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
| MFRS Jahangir Plan || Urga Class Submarine Tender || Captain Lewis || Damaged
|-
|MFRS Random || Modernized Ironclad || Captain Roderick|| Sunk
|-
|MFRS Roheline|| Modernized Ironclad || Captain Flaxen|| Damaged, returned to port
|-
|MFRS Trinidad||Armed Merchantman||Captain Nestor|| Surrendered
|-
|MFRS Bucentaure||Armed Merchantman||Captain Ryujo|| Abandoned at Sea
|-
|}
 
 
'''1st Flotilla, Constancian Navy'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
|Navarchos Miaoulis|| Antiploiarchos Georgios Kondylis || Northman Class Corvette||bridge destroyed by TOW missile. Command crew killed. Vessel recovered under tow by the Lemnos.
|-
|Georgios Averof|| Plotarchis Vasilefs Konstantinos ||Northman Class Corvette||Superficial damage
|-
|Lemnos|| Ypoploiarchos Athanasios Eftaxias||Northman Class Corvette||Undamaged
|-
|Kilkis|| Ypoploiarchos Theodoros Pangalos||Northman Class Corvette||Undamaged
|-
|}
 
 
'''9th Flotilla, Constancian Navy'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
|Hydra ||Antiploiarchos Pavlos Kountouriotis||Northman Class Corvette|| Damaged.
|-
|Psara||Plotarchis Alexandros Zaimis|| Northman Class Corvette|| Heavily damaged. Scuttled at sea. Crew recovered.
|-
|Spetsai||Ypoploiarchos Michael Kourtikios||Northman Class Corvette || Light damage from small arms fire.
|-
|Elli||Ypoploiarchos Eumathios Philokales||Northman Class Corvette ||Undamaged.
|-
|}

==Disturbances in Walstadt==

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On the 17th of May, Heinrich Rasmus, the Kattei Emperor, announced his intention to visit Walstadt (a self-governing demesne of Natopia) on the continent of Cibola for the purpose of meeting his father, the Great Enlightened King, Welf Blutwasser-Ayreon-Kalirion, to discuss unspecified matters. Before the visit, Welf had revoked the right of Heinrich to inherit the throne of Walstadt and designated Heinrich's brother Theodor as the new heir to the throne. The Emperor was assigned a suite of rooms at the Zauberförde under the protection of Lord [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Adam_Ayreon-Kalirion Adam Ayreon-Kalirion] whose mother, [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Noor_Bint_Simrani-Kalirion Noor] was Queen of [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Goldshire Goldshire] and a patron of the [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group ESB-Jörmungandr Group]. At the time of the Emperor's visit, Noor was in residence at the Zauberförde visiting her son who was enjoying a brief respite from the rigours of the Youth Boarding School of Walstadt's [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=16618 Jugendinternat] regime.
 
 
Walstadt, like most of Natopia, was officially neutral in the Euran War, although its government had taken the strongest stance in condemning the decision of the Dozan Bovic Church to join the Euran War[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17284(1)] and in this it was matched by the Unified Church of Walstadt[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17230(2)] which denounced those acts it saw as inflaming tensions between residents of Walstadt who followed the divergent Jingdaoese and Natopian religious traditions.
 
 
On the 21st of May, a Goldshire registered trading barque, the Seahawk, owned by the ESB Group entered the Whaling Harbour of Walstadt with the stated purpose of buying up provisions for the company's southern-hemisphere outpost on the obscure Shirerithian island of Ura'Bos[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17286(3)]. The refusal of Welf to acknowledge letters of credit offered by the company resulted in protests by the visiting mariners which saw the residence of the King, House Walstadt, pelted with petrol bombs and subsequently burned to the ground. In the ensuing mêlée, a Shirerithian sailor was stabbed in the back with a harpoon wielded by one of the King's guardsmen.
 
 
After a night of arson, looting and mayhem, the sailors moved on from the ransacked warehouses and customs house, where they had left letters of credit nailed to the rafters, to lay siege to the Zauberförde.
 
 
The residence of Queen Noor at Zauberförde proved to be undefended and fell without a fight on the night of the 22nd of May. The house was then ransacked until Heinrich, the Jingdaoese Emperor, was discovered in his chambers, dressed in cashmere trousers and a smoking jacket and armed only with a sword cane. This he used to some effect, killing one man and wounding four others, before he was overwhelmed and jostled from the room. The Emperor was dragged by the mob out into the street where he was thrown down into the muck of the gutter. He was set upon by a man in an old cudgeller uniform who knocked him back to the ground, where he was stamped and kicked. He managed to regain his feet, but the crowd rushed him to the edge of an embankment where street grading was being done, and flung him onto a pile of rocks at the bottom. Once more he struggled to his feet, only to be captured once more by the mariners and led away.
 
 
During the course of the evening, the captain of the Seahawk, Avid Jaggery, was approached by two self-declared clerics of the Dozan Bovic Church who asked for support in taking over the town and purging Walstadt of the influences of Sisera. The captain declined on the grounds that the formation of a new administration would properly be an entirely domestic matter. Nonetheless the pair of clerics were sufficiently encouraged that they subsequently began a purge of the Unified Church of Walstadt, beginning with the main church building itself which fell prey to an arson attack, witnessed by a significant crowd of Walstadt's Bovic Congregation.
 
 
Members of the Unified Church, who were known to follow the Jingdaoese influenced Path of Sisera, were dragged from their homes and taken to Mandible Hill, where a dozen or so were brutally decapitated after a perfunctory denunciation.
 
 
It was on Mandible Hill that the Jingdaoese Emperor met his fate during the long night of the 22nd of May, decapitated and nailed to a cross.
 
 
[[File:Welf.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The order for the expulsion of Noor bint Daniyal and her son, Lord Adam of Zauberförde.</div> ]]By the 23rd of May, King Welf had gathered together a following of loyalist hunters, whalers and feudal retainers. Armed with automatic weapons taken from government depots, this ad hoc militia quickly recaptured the town and the harbour gun batteries in a brisk fire fight with the Cossack contingent landed by the Seahawk. With the naval artillery back in play, Welf's forces were quickly able to finish a massacre of the surviving members of the Seahawk's crew. The only immediate exceptions being the [[Babkha|Babkhi]] contingent who had transferred their allegiance to Queen Noor.
 
 
On the afternoon of the 23rd, the Babkhi and Queen Noor, who were attempting to make their way out of Walstadt towards Zauberförde, were discovered and intercepted by the town militia. In the ensuing gunfight, the 35 Babkhi along side a similar multitude of militiamen were killed. After the fighting had subsided, the King, angered by the violations of guest right which had led to the death of his son, ordered the expulsion of Noor and her son from the Demesne, with a period of 24 hours grace in which to depart.

=== Walstadt-Tapferite Troubles ===

After the demesnal government had restored order in Walstadt, it accused the federal government on Tapfer that it had maliciously neglected the safety of Walstadt. Regent Ivo Angus apologized for the lack of action undertaken by the government at first. But later he put much of the blame on Walstadt, as did Grand Chamberlain Kurai Darkmoon. In response, King Welf declared that Walstadt would from that point onwards behave like it was a sovereign nation. In addition, he proposed an amendment to the Caprine Code in the Frenzy to enable demesnes to be granted independence. Without support from the federal government, Walstadt turned to the Blackrock Pact for help. The Batavians sent the 2nd Battle Fleet to protect Walstadt from further attacks and the Jingdaoese Empire sent a container ship with humanitarian aid.

==Operation Tián-tián Quān==

[[File:Offensive Euran War 2.png|thumb|right|300px|Deployments for Start of Operation Tián-tián Quān (Doughnut).]]

On the 26th May the Jingdaoese troops had secured a significant territory in southern Constancia. Green light to proceed with the military operations was given in an effort on the part of the Jingdaoese to recover the initiative, especially following the death on the Jingdaoese Emperor and the attempted assassination of the collaborationist Prince Alexius of Constancia on the 19th May.

Operation Tián-tián Quān, called after the sweet taste of victory, began on the 26th May after a week-long build-up of military personnel and supplies. Around 200,000 soldiers, divided among four Legions, and the Volunteers with around 4,000 men (largely tribesmen whom were promised land for their service), received the order to start the attack simultaneously. The objective of the offensive was to defeat the River Army and the Army of Eura in detail and to seize the city of Arbington by a rapid armour advance across the desert.

During the same week the River Army had advanced southwards along the River Road into the Phelixian Theme and had taken up defensive positions along a series of ridges and outcrops that overlooked the narrowest point between the main road north from Portus Felix and the Sandy River.

===Battle of Ridge 71===
(Summary to be elaborated) 
28/05/2016 First Phase - AM: Constancian victory. Three Cohorts of the 2nd Legion (1st NPA Army), equating to 1,080 legionnaires, 360 drivers and gunners in a convoy of 120 armoured personnel carriers, attempted to storm a Home Guard observation post. Outpost is approached from a dirt track road, across a small cantilever bridge and up a winding narrow hill track. 
28/05/2016 Second Phase - PM: Jingdaoese Victory. Jingdaoese Panzers on Ridge 71 provide suppressing fire allowing dismounted infantry to advance, clearing the road up to the observation post of improvised explosive devices.
 
 
Although holding its own, the River Army was soon obliged to begin an withdrawal northwards by events occurring further to the east which left its left flank increasingly exposed.

===Battle of the Styx===
(Summary to be elaborated) 
28/05/2016: Stalemate. The Volunteers in the east who were ordered to cross the Styx were confronted with determined resistance of the Army of Eura. With the bridges over the Styx, the Volunteers had to cross over with improvised and volatile built rafts. Within an hour, over 856 soldiers lost their lives. The Fourth Army was ordered to adapt to the situation and four legions (around 20,000 men) were ordered to cover the Volunteers as they retired to the western banks of the Styx. The Fourth Army was also obliged to divert its heavy artillery to the Styx to prevent a counter-attack by the Army of Eura. The aggressive use of artillery broke up the Home Guard formations that were forming up to mount a cross-river assault but was not sufficient to dislodge them from their original defensive positions, and indeed provided more, as the survivors spread out amongst the ruined landscape of shell craters.

===The Thunder Run===
28/05/2016 to 02/06/2016: Jingdaoese 3rd and 4th NPA Armies spearheaded by the [insert numbers] Panzer Divisions advanced towards Abington over desert and wilderness terrain in the under-developed back country. The town itself was secured by the Army of Vey, which had been in receipt of the majority of the modern anti-tank weapons received from the Goldshire arms shipments organised by the ESB Group. However the Home Guard lacked in general lacked true off-road mobility and thus was obliged to keep to the towns and roads, this opened a gap between the River Army in the west and the Army of Eura in the east which the Jingdaoese were able to exploit as the main thrust of their advance on Vey.
 

 

==The Battle of Vey==
[[File:Improvisation.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Examples of Constancian improvisation during the war emergency.</div> ]]

On the 1st of June 2016, lead elements of the Jingdaoese NPA crossed crossed from the Phelixian Theme into the Theme of Vey, the most densely populated part of the country defended by the largest concentration of Home Guard armies, the 700,000 strong Army of Vey.
(Then the Battle of mini-Kursk/Abington 03/06/2016 - 04/06/2016)
(Then the Battle of Stalingrad/Vey commences 05/06/2016)

[[File:Army of Vey.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Constancian Order of Battle in the Theme of Vey during the battle.</div> ]]

==War crimes==
12th of May 2016: Jingdaoese Panzer Division uses non-combatant prisoners as human-shields in attack on Portus Felix [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138258#p138258]. Constancian refugees abducted by Imperial Jingdaoese Navy. 
13th of May 2016: Grand Marshal Xi delivered an ultimatum [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17235] threatening the use of thermobaric (air-fuel) bombs against civilian population centres if Portus Felix continues resistance. Constancian Army uses chemical weapons in an attempt to break siege of Portus Felix. 
14th of May 2016: Tyrenian Special Forces, from the Gladio Unit of the Tyrenian Navy launched a suicide bomb attack against a Bandon (roughly equivalent to a Battalion) command post on the outskirts of Portus Felix, killing forty-five men in addition to the six man attack squad. Constancians respond with a shoot to kill policy towards Jingdaoese troops attempting to surrender. 
15th of May 2016: Jingdaoese Naval Aviation deployed three combat jets on a kamikaze mission to attack Portus Felix with thermobaric weapons. The attack inflicted mass casualties on the civilian population and garrison and caused a collapse in the command hierarchy and communications network of the forces encircled in the town. 
16th of May 2016: More reported abductions of captured civilians by Jingdaoese forces operating in the Portus Felix area. Many of the civilians are forced to cooperate with the authorities or undergo severe punishment by having to listen to the Eurovision song of Ukraine [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138554#p138554].

==Forum links==

*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17149 Bringing down Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17167 Declaration of War]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17260 Imperial Union of Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17163 The fleet approaches Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17243 Leaked memo to Marshal Xi]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17235 An ultimatum has been sent to Portus Felix] (13/05/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17266 Reinforcing the airstrips near Pontus Felix] (16/06/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17264 Pontus Felix, Itl Airport] (16/05/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1207&p=138596#p138596 Operation Dragon, Constancian Counter-Offensive] (18/05/2016)


==References==

[[Category:Conflicts]]

Imperial Jingdaoese Navy

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{| class="toccolours" style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; font-size: 85%; width: 30em;background-color:#FFEFEF;border:1px solid #B82C20;"

|align=center colspan=2 | <center>'''Imperial Jingdaoese Navy'''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
[[File:Flag Jingdao.png|150px]]</center>
|-
|'''Active:'''|| 4779 ASC
|-
|'''Allegiance:'''|| [[Jingdao]]
|-
|'''Personnel:'''|| 351,045 active duty personnel
108,299 reserve personnel
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
----
|-
|'''Type:''' || Navy
|-
|'''Size:''' ||
*1 aircraft carriers
*4 battleships
*9 frigates / destroyers
*17 corvettes 
*... submarines
*305 gunboats and auxiliary vessels
|-
|'''Nickname:''' || ''None yet''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
----
|-
|'''Current Commander:'''|| ''Minister of World Peace''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
|}

The '''Imperial Jingdaoese Navy''' is the naval branch of the [[Jingdaoese Empire]]. It consists of the [[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]], which is responsible for protecting the coast lines, the [[Imperial War Fleet]] and the several State Navies. The Navy is responsible for coordinating the several navies and letting them act as one naval force in times of need.

=Maritime Apollonian Customs Service=
[[File:Flag Maritime Apollonian Customs Service.png|thumb|right|Flag of the Maritime Apollonian Customs Service.]]

The Maritime Apollonian Customs Service (MACS) was established as [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=959&t=13823#p113081] during the reign of Caudillo Trajan Myksos in 5599 ASC with the goal of defending the coast line (establishing for the first time a 'national' navy within the nations' borders instead of personal feudal fleets), to stop smugglers and allow better control over overseas trade.

The Gong Federation delivered most of the ships, which are still in service.

===Patrol Force A===
Patrol area: Carama Bay, North Raynor Sea, Gaeos Strait, Central Sea

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Ozymandias|| [[Ozymandias Dreadnought Class]] || 3000 || 5600 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Celestis|| [[Gong Customs Corvette Class]] || 500 || 5599 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Foley|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 5599 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Gryphon|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 5599 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Dusch|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6001 ASC || Apollo City
|-
|}

===Patrol Force B===
Patrol area: Northern Sea, Bruges Bay, Glanurchy Strait, Camoleo River

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS MagiGARP|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6050 ASC || Keizerswaarde
|-
| HLS Taodosius|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6402 ASC || Keizerswaarde
|-
| HLS Sophia|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6348 ASC || Keizerswaarde
|-
|}

===Patrol Force C===
Patrol area: Northern Sea, Bruges Bay, Hyperion Bay, Central Sea

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Flavius|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6346 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
| HLS Titus|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6345 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
| HLS Hypatia I|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6152 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
| HLS Hypatia II|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6150 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
|}

===Patrol Force D===
Patrol area: North Raynor Sea, Dyre Straits, Herrin Bay, Antican Sea, Pond Strait, Orange Sea

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Ionas I|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6150 ASC || Tyrania
|-
| HLS Andreas|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6345 ASC || Tyrania
|-
| HLS Shyriath|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6368 ASC || Tyrania
|-
| HLS Carolus|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6366 ASC || Station Halifax, Norfolk
|-
| HLS Conglacio|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6365 ASC || Station Halifax, Norfolk
|-
| HLS Ignatia|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6349 ASC || Station Halifax, Norfolk
|-
|}

=Imperial War Fleet=

The Imperial War Fleet was established during the Batavian civil war as the South Batavian navy. It is an expeditionary submarine fleet. The Imperial War Fleet has the Ocean Palace as its home port.

=== Gray Wolf Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10100 to 10109 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10200 to 10209 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 3===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10300 to 10309 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 4===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10400 to 10409 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 5===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10500 to 10509 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== White Wolf Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 21100 to 21109|| Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== White Wolf Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 21200 to 21209 || Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Hyena Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 22100 to 22109 || Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 32100 to 32109 || White Shark Nuclear-powered Missile Submarine || 15000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Hyena Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 22200 to 22209 || Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 32200 to 32209 || White Shark Nuclear-powered Missile Submarine || 15000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Buffalo Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 13100 to 13104 || Killer Whale Diesel-powered Attack Submarine|| 2500 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 43100 to 43104 || Humpback Diesel-powered Transport Submarine || 0 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Buffalo Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 13200 to 13204 || Killer Whale Diesel-powered Attack Submarine|| 2500 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 43200 to 43204 || Humpback Diesel-powered Transport Submarine || 0 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=State Navies=
==Western & Central Group==
The Western Group is the combined fleet responsible for the defence of the western coast and acts as power projection in the Shire Sea, making it a direct contester of power against the Shirerithian ''Eastern Armada''.

===Batavian Royal Navy===
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Gradus|| [[Kattei-class battleship]] || 5000 || 6089 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Goburin|| Kattei-class battleship || 5000 || 6089 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Yuandi|| Kattei-class battleship || 5000 || 6091 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Germania's Justice ''(flagship)''|| Kattei-class battleship || 6000 || 6092 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Vermeylen|| [[Blackrock-class carrier]] || 1000 || 6092 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Dietsland|| [[Magigarp-class frigate]] || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Transingel|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Nedergermania|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Pentapolis|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Zilte|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Samarne|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Beijerstreek|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Alten|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Ingelheim|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
|}

===Dalmacijan Thanish Fleet===

===Federal and Royal Fleet===
The combined fleet of the Gong Federation and the Kingdom of Saksenland.

==Eastern Group==
The Eastern Group is responsible for the southern and eastern seas.

===Marina Militare di Tyrenia===

===Norfolk Navy===

[[category:Jingdao]]

Imperial Jingdaoese Navy

2016-05-26T18:25:06Z

Jezza rasmus: /* Imperial War Fleet */

{| class="toccolours" style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; font-size: 85%; width: 30em;background-color:#FFEFEF;border:1px solid #B82C20;"

|align=center colspan=2 | <center>'''Imperial Jingdaoese Navy'''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
[[File:Flag Jingdao.png|150px]]</center>
|-
|'''Active:'''|| 4779 ASC
|-
|'''Allegiance:'''|| [[Jingdao]]
|-
|'''Personnel:'''|| 351,045 active duty personnel
108,299 reserve personnel
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
----
|-
|'''Type:''' || Navy
|-
|'''Size:''' ||
*1 aircraft carriers
*4 battleships
*9 frigates / destroyers
*17 corvettes 
*... submarines
*305 gunboats and auxiliary vessels
|-
|'''Nickname:''' || ''None yet''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
----
|-
|'''Current Commander:'''|| ''Minister of World Peace''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 |
|}

The '''Imperial Jingdaoese Navy''' is the naval branch of the [[Jingdaoese Empire]]. It consists of the [[Maritime Apollonian Customs Service]], which is responsible for protecting the coast lines, the [[Imperial War Fleet]] and the several State Navies. The Navy is responsible for coordinating the several navies and letting them act as one naval force in times of need.

=Maritime Apollonian Customs Service=
[[File:Flag Maritime Apollonian Customs Service.png|thumb|right|Flag of the Maritime Apollonian Customs Service.]]

The Maritime Apollonian Customs Service (MACS) was established as [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=959&t=13823#p113081] during the reign of Caudillo Trajan Myksos in 5599 ASC with the goal of defending the coast line (establishing for the first time a 'national' navy within the nations' borders instead of personal feudal fleets), to stop smugglers and allow better control over overseas trade.

The Gong Federation delivered most of the ships, which are still in service.

===Patrol Force A===
Patrol area: Carama Bay, North Raynor Sea, Gaeos Strait, Central Sea

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Ozymandias|| [[Ozymandias Dreadnought Class]] || 3000 || 5600 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Celestis|| [[Gong Customs Corvette Class]] || 500 || 5599 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Foley|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 5599 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Gryphon|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 5599 ASC || Apollo City
|-
| HLS Dusch|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6001 ASC || Apollo City
|-
|}

===Patrol Force B===
Patrol area: Northern Sea, Bruges Bay, Glanurchy Strait, Camoleo River

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS MagiGARP|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6050 ASC || Keizerswaarde
|-
| HLS Taodosius|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6402 ASC || Keizerswaarde
|-
| HLS Sophia|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6348 ASC || Keizerswaarde
|-
|}

===Patrol Force C===
Patrol area: Northern Sea, Bruges Bay, Hyperion Bay, Central Sea

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Flavius|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6346 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
| HLS Titus|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6345 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
| HLS Hypatia I|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6152 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
| HLS Hypatia II|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6150 ASC || Port Nevermore
|-
|}

===Patrol Force D===
Patrol area: North Raynor Sea, Dyre Straits, Herrin Bay, Antican Sea, Pond Strait, Orange Sea

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Ionas I|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6150 ASC || Tyrania
|-
| HLS Andreas|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6345 ASC || Tyrania
|-
| HLS Shyriath|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6368 ASC || Tyrania
|-
| HLS Carolus|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6366 ASC || Station Halifax, Norfolk
|-
| HLS Conglacio|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6365 ASC || Station Halifax, Norfolk
|-
| HLS Ignatia|| Gong Customs Corvette Class || 500 || 6349 ASC || Station Halifax, Norfolk
|-
|}

=Imperial War Fleet=

The Imperial War Fleet was established during the Batavian civil war as the South Batavian navy. It is an expeditionary submarine fleet. The Imperial War Fleet has the Ocean Palace as its home port.

=== Gray Wolf Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10100 to 10109 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10200 to 10209 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 3===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10300 to 10309 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Gray Wolf Pack 4===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 10400 to 10409 || Killer Whale Class Diesel-powered Attack Submarine || 5000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== White Wolf Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 21100 to 21109|| Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== White Wolf Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 21200 to 21209 || Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Hyena Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 22100 to 22109 || Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 32100 to 32109 || White Shark Nuclear-powered Missile Submarine || 15000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Hyena Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 22200 to 22209 || Hammer Shark Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine || 10000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 32200 to 32209 || White Shark Nuclear-powered Missile Submarine || 15000 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Buffalo Pack 1===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 13100 to 13104 || Killer Whale Diesel-powered Attack Submarine|| 2500 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 43100 to 43104 || Humpback Diesel-powered Transport Submarine || 0 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=== Buffalo Pack 2===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| 13200 to 13204 || Killer Whale Diesel-powered Attack Submarine|| 2500 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|-
| 43200 to 43204 || Humpback Diesel-powered Transport Submarine || 0 || ??? || Ocean Palace
|}

=State Navies=
==Western & Central Group==
The Western Group is the combined fleet responsible for the defence of the western coast and acts as power projection in the Shire Sea, making it a direct contester of power against the Shirerithian ''Eastern Armada''.

===Batavian Royal Navy===
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Ship's Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Anunia Points
! scope="col" | Service
! scope="col" | Home Port
|-
| HLS Gradus|| [[Kattei-class battleship]] || 5000 || 6089 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Goburin|| Kattei-class battleship || 5000 || 6089 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Yuandi|| Kattei-class battleship || 5000 || 6091 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Germania's Justice ''(flagship)''|| Kattei-class battleship || 6000 || 6092 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Vermeylen|| [[Blackrock-class carrier]] || 1000 || 6092 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Dietsland|| [[Magigarp-class frigate]] || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Transingel|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Nedergermania|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Pentapolis|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6095 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Zilte|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Samarne|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Beijerstreek|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Alten|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
| HLS Ingelheim|| Magigarp-class frigate || 1000 || 6130 ASC || [[Koningin Siserawerf]], Batavia
|-
|}

===Dalmacijan Thanish Fleet===

===Federal and Royal Fleet===
The combined fleet of the Gong Federation and the Kingdom of Saksenland.

==Eastern Group==
The Eastern Group is responsible for the southern and eastern seas.

===Marina Militare di Tyrenia===

===Norfolk Navy===

[[category:Jingdao]]

Imperial Jingdaoese Navy

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Imperial Jingdaoese Navy

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Imperial Jingdaoese Navy

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Imperial Jingdaoese Navy

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File:Danya Emperor.png

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Heavenly Light

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Jezza rasmus: /* Third Heavenly Era (5719 ASC - present) */

The '''Heavenly Light''' is the title for the head of state of [[Jingdao]]. The Jingdaoese also refer to Her/Him as '''Emperor'''. Those who respectively want to refer to Him/Her, talk about '''She / He Who Is Jingdao'''.

Since the beginning of the [[Jingdaoese Diaspora]] in 5081 ASC, there was no Empire anymore. Sisera, however, still held the position. Even after Her death, when She became a [[Catologism|Catologian Goddess]], She kept the title. It wasn't until the end of the Diaspora, when king Rollin conquered the six isles in the Antican Sea, that the Jingdaoese had once again a place where they could rule. It was, however, Rollin's successor, Jezza Rasmus, who claimed the Heavenly Throne. The return of Sisera from the Celestial Realm brought back an even more powerful Heavenly Light.

It's commonly believed that the Emperors are reincarnations of the Goddess [[Sisera]] or the two Prophets Mordechai or Simon (the two first Emperors). The people see the rule of the Heavenly Light as a blessing, even if She doesn't rule directly but lets the [[Grand Secretariat]] act on Her behalf. To quote the government official policy: ''"Of course, all these stipulations in constitution and lesser laws, are only valid as long as Her Divine Majesty does not object to them"''.

After the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC, the Dashi Emperor died and no successor came forward. A provisional government, headed by the Myxosean noble Takano Myksos, announced the (temporary) end of the Heavenly Mandate. Instead, after some debate, a member of the Erasmus Dynasty was appointed as '''Emperor of the Jingdaoese Empire'''.

==Imperial style==
The imperial style of the Heavenly Lights is:

'''The ''(insert name here)'' Emperor''', True Holder of the Heavenly Mandate, Bringer of Harmony, Descendant of Cato and Germania, Living Reincarnation of Sisera, Heavenly Light of the Holy Grand Jingdaoese Empire, Mater / Pater Familias of the Great Jing Dynasty, Caudillo of the Armed Forces of the Empire, Preserver of Aracigrad, Dutch(ess) of Kildare, Prince(ss) of Aryasht, Lord Protector of the River Warriors.

==List of Head of States==
Not all Head of States were Emperor. Those receive no number.

===South Batavian Era (4521 - 4635 ASC)===
====Civilis Dynasty====
Officially this dynasty didn't deliver a Heavenly Light, but a Grand Duke. However, it paved the way for the creation of the Empire.

{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[Image:Herman Civilis.png|50x50px]]
| ''None''
| [[Herman Civilis]]
| 4521 ASC - 4635 ASC
| Herman was simply a Grand Duke and never claimed the position of Emperor.
|}

===First Heavenly Era (4635 ASC - 5081 ASC)===
====Erasmus Dynasty====
{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 1
| [[Image:Mengjiang Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Mengjiang Emperor]]
| Mordechai Ben Erasmus
| 4635 ASC - 4779 ASC
| Became the first Heavenly Light and Emperor while the country was not yet independent. He is the ancestor of all Emperors in a direct line.
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 2
| [[Image:Kaiming Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Kaiming Emperor]]
| Simon Ben Erasmus
| 4779 ASC - ''4835 ASC''
| 
*Declared Jingdao independent and took the title of Heavenly Light.
*In 52 EGA He took part in the [[Shanglu Campaign]], where he disappeared. His tasks were temporarily taken over by ''Yuan Windsor''.
|}

====Yuan Administration====
{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[Image:Yuan Windsor.png|50x50px]]
| Yuan Diwang
| [[Yuan Windsor]]
| 4835 ASC - 4877 ASC
| Succeeded in a plot to become the Head Regent of Grand Duchess Sisera. He took the title of Diwang.
|}

====Erasmus Dynasty====
{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 2
| [[Image:Kaiming Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Kaiming Emperor]]
| Simon Ben Erasmus
| ''4852 ASC'' - 4955 ASC
| 
*Disappeared (kidnapped by - according to Imperial Sources - barbarians who had allied themselves with Yuan) in 4835 ASC and returned in 4852 ASC. Together with his daughter, Sisera, he could push Yuan back to the western parts of Jingdao. In 4877 ASC Yuan finally was murdered and the Empire reunited under one banner.
*Introduced the Imperial Charter of 4913 ASC in which the political system was drastically changed: an elected Imperial Council was introduced; the Diwang became a symbolic prime minister and the Secret Council became the official second chamber.
*At the end of his reign, the Kaiming Emperor had to fight off the [[Baishen]]s, which drove him crazy. The ancient capital, [[Zijincheng]], was burned to the ground and Sisera had to go in hiding.
*Between his death and the ascension of the Zanding Emperor to the Throne, the Empire was ruled by Magister Miguel Windsor of the Church.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
|
|
| [[Regency Council]]
| 4955 ASC - 4961 ASC
| The Magister of the Church acted as Regent as long as no Emperor was placed on the Throne.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 3
| [[Image:Zanding Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Zanding Emperor]]
| Jacob Ben Erasmus
| 4961 ASC - 4987 ASC
| 
*The Zanding Emperor was appointed the new Heavenly Light by Decree of the Church at the beginning of 4961 ASC, but the coronation only followed at the end of the year in the new capital, Zhongjing.
*The Zanding Emperor disappeared (according to gossips murdered by Sisera bat Erasmus), possibly because he didn't have any real Erasmi blood but was married into the family.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 4
| [[Image:Ci Keizer.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Ci Emperor]]
(''Ci Empress'')
| Sisera Bat Erasmus
| 4987 ASC - 5081 ASC
| 
*The Ci Emperor was the first female monarch of the Empire. Because the title always was male, they decided to keep it that way. It's unlikely to ever hear anyone speak about the Empress.
*She was the first High Priestess of the [[Cult of Germania]]. This would, in contrast to her father, have given her the spiritual power to beat off the dangerous influences of the Baishens (the Kaiming Emperor was driven to madness at the end of his reign).
*In 5081 ASC she was forced to destroy large parts of her Empire to fight evil spirits who threatened the world. This was followed by the [[Jingdaoese Diaspora]].
|}

===Diaspora (5081 ASC - 5165 ASC)===
The Jingdaoese still see Sisera Bat Erasmus as their ruling Heavenly Light, even while in exile throughout the world. Even after her death, when she becomes a goddess, the people believe that she still holds the title. This only changes when, in the Second Heavenly Era, Jezza Rasmus receives the title of the Gods.

===Second Heavenly Era (5165 ASC - 5555 ASC)===
The Second Heavenly Era is the revival of Jingdaoese society after the Diaspora.

====Mor'Ler Dynasty====
{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[Image:Rollin the Conqueror.png|50x50px]]
| [[Rollin the Conqueror]]
| Rollin Mor'Ler
| 5165 ASC - 5188 ASC
| 
*Landed on the coasts of Urndel and married into the House of Mor'Ler, establishing the base for future conquests of the islands.
*He never claimed the Heavenly Throne but paved the way.
*His son, Magister and Crown Prince [[Pius Mor'Ler|Pius]], was murdered. Rollins bastard son, [[Andreas Wijsneus]], helped Jezza Rasmus on the Heavenly Throne.
|}

====Erasmus Dynasty====
{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 5
| [[Image:Jezza Rasmus.png|50x50px]]
| [[Duchang Emperor]]
| Jezza Rasmus
(''Jezza Erasmus'')
| 5188 ASC - 5216 ASC
| 
*Took the Throne with support of Rollins bastard son, Andreas Wijsneus.
*He thanks his regal name to his dubious past as owner of casinos in Ishrua ('Duchang' means 'casino').
*The Emperor stepped down voluntarily when Sisera Bat Erasmus returned from the Celestial Realm in 5216 ASC.
*It was revealed after his reign that Jezza actually belonged to the Erasmus Dynasty, but had kept this silent to avoid conflict for once Sisera would return.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 6
| [[Image:Ci Keizer.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Tianhou Emperor]]
(''Tianhou Empress'')
| Sisera Bat Erasmus
| 5216 ASC - 5223 ASC
| 
*During the [[Purity Ceremony]] of 5216 ASC, the [[Catologism|Catologian]] Goddess Sisera came to Micras and took back the Heavenly Throne as Hers. The Duchang Emperor showed himself loyal and became Her Field Marshal of the [[Tegong]].
*In 5223 ASC the message was spread that the Empress-Goddess had disappeared and probably had returned to the Celestial Realm. The Heavenly Palace announced that her last wish was that the Duchang Emperor would retake the Throne and rule as ''Her Clearest Reflection''.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 5
| [[Image:Jezza Rasmus.png|50x50px]]
| [[Duchang Emperor]]
| Jezza Rasmus
(''Jezza Erasmus'')
| ''5223 ASC'' - 5273 ASC
| 
*Retook the Throne after the Thianhou Emperor ascended once more to the Celestial World.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 7
| [[Image:Hirohito.png|50x50px]]
| [[Jinken Emperor]]
| Hirohito
| 5273 ASC - 5326 ASC
| 
* Limited the Ministry of Purity's discretionary powers to perform roadside executions to persons, as defined by the Law on the Protection of Human life, who do not have Xing- or Jingstatus. His name refers to this (Jinken means 'human rights').
*Forbade the Jingdaoese people to pray or offer to any God but His Divine Majesty himself, it also introduced the Jingdaoese national morning prayer.
* Abolished decrees from the period of Jingdaoese occupation of Batavia and declares Jingdao to be neutral with regards to the Batavian issue.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 8
| [[Image:Feixing.png|50x50px]]
| [[Feixing Emperor]]
| Sisera II
| 5326 ASC - 5327 ASC
| 
* Died while giving birth to Mordechai II.
* Famous for flying everywhere with the [[Sisera One]], Her private jet. It earned Her the name Feixing (Flying) Emperor.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
|
|
| [[Regency Council]]
| 5327 ASC - 5333 ASC
| 

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 9
| [[Image:Yuandi.png|50x50px]]
| [[Yuandi Emperor]]
| Mordechai II
| 5333 ASC - 5489 ASC
| 
* Called the Yuandi (Garden) Emperor because of His love for nature. He transformed the Empire in His own little backyard.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 10
| [[Image:Erlkonig.png|50x50px]]
| [[Goburin Emperor]]
Erlkönig
| Simon II
| 5489 ASC - 5719 ASC
| 
* Gave up all territories of the empire, retreated to a submarine base on Leng [http://hub.mn/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7459].
* Due to the effects of the cold and radiation, he and his crew turned into goblins.
|}

===Third Heavenly Era (5719 ASC - present)===
The Third Heavenly Era is the third revival of Jingdaoese society after the Second Diaspora.

{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 11
| [[Image:Haigui.png|50x50px]]
| [[Haigui Emperor]]
| Sisera III Haigui
| 5719 ASC - 5855 ASC
| 
* Led Jingdao during its largest annexation: integrating large pieces of Central Apollonia and the [[Apollonian Republic]].
*Her rule saw the mass celebrations of 1,000 Years Independent Jingdao, which was an important and popular event that was celebrated in all corners (even the newly annexed) of the Empire and strengthened national unity.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 12
| [[Image:Dashi.png|50x50px]]
| [[Dashi Emperor]]
| Mordechai III Dashi
| 5855 ASC - 5984 ASC
| 
*Killed by the nuclear blast which destroyed large parts of [[Epoli]] (other nuclear detonations happened in other large Jingdaoese cities).


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[File:CoA Jingdaoese Empire.png|50x50px]]
|
| Provisional Government
| 5984 ASC - 5989 ASC
| 
*Composed of several representatives of the more influential provinces from the Jingdaoese Empire [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&t=16291].
*Headed by Takano Myksos.


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 13
| [[Image:Gradus Erasmus.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Zettai Emperor]]
| Gradus
| 5989 ASC - 6080 ASC
| 
*Appointed by the Provisional Government as Emperor, and not as Heavenly Light. Soon after ascending on the Throne, he pushed through reactionary proposals - with support of the Nationalists - which limited the liberal freedoms which had been guaranteed by earlier constitutional proposals.
*His actions concerning pushing for a more absolute monarchy, earned him the posthumous title 'Zettai' (meaning 'absolute').


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 13
| [[Image:Kattei Emperor.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Kattei Emperor]]
| Heinrich
| 6080 ASC - 6137
| 
*Heir to the throne of Großwalstadt and to the houses of Erasmus, Blutwasser and Ayreon-Kalirion.
*''Kattei'' is Jingdaoese for 'Reborn', referring to the Emperor's position as Heavenly Light after it had gotten in disuse.


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 13
| [[Image:Danya Emperor.png|50x50px]]
| [[Danya Emperor]]
| Simon
| 6137 ASC - present
| 
*''Danya'' is Jingdaoese for 'Simple and elegant'

|}

[[category:Jingdao]]
[[category:Heavenly Light]]

File:Danya Emperor.png

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Jezza rasmus:

Heavenly Light

2016-05-25T17:53:07Z

Jezza rasmus: /* Third Heavenly Era (5719 ASC - present) */

The '''Heavenly Light''' is the title for the head of state of [[Jingdao]]. The Jingdaoese also refer to Her/Him as '''Emperor'''. Those who respectively want to refer to Him/Her, talk about '''She / He Who Is Jingdao'''.

Since the beginning of the [[Jingdaoese Diaspora]] in 5081 ASC, there was no Empire anymore. Sisera, however, still held the position. Even after Her death, when She became a [[Catologism|Catologian Goddess]], She kept the title. It wasn't until the end of the Diaspora, when king Rollin conquered the six isles in the Antican Sea, that the Jingdaoese had once again a place where they could rule. It was, however, Rollin's successor, Jezza Rasmus, who claimed the Heavenly Throne. The return of Sisera from the Celestial Realm brought back an even more powerful Heavenly Light.

It's commonly believed that the Emperors are reincarnations of the Goddess [[Sisera]] or the two Prophets Mordechai or Simon (the two first Emperors). The people see the rule of the Heavenly Light as a blessing, even if She doesn't rule directly but lets the [[Grand Secretariat]] act on Her behalf. To quote the government official policy: ''"Of course, all these stipulations in constitution and lesser laws, are only valid as long as Her Divine Majesty does not object to them"''.

After the [[Destruction by the Obedience Machine]] in 5984 ASC, the Dashi Emperor died and no successor came forward. A provisional government, headed by the Myxosean noble Takano Myksos, announced the (temporary) end of the Heavenly Mandate. Instead, after some debate, a member of the Erasmus Dynasty was appointed as '''Emperor of the Jingdaoese Empire'''.

==Imperial style==
The imperial style of the Heavenly Lights is:

'''The ''(insert name here)'' Emperor''', True Holder of the Heavenly Mandate, Bringer of Harmony, Descendant of Cato and Germania, Living Reincarnation of Sisera, Heavenly Light of the Holy Grand Jingdaoese Empire, Mater / Pater Familias of the Great Jing Dynasty, Caudillo of the Armed Forces of the Empire, Preserver of Aracigrad, Dutch(ess) of Kildare, Prince(ss) of Aryasht, Lord Protector of the River Warriors.

==List of Head of States==
Not all Head of States were Emperor. Those receive no number.

===South Batavian Era (4521 - 4635 ASC)===
====Civilis Dynasty====
Officially this dynasty didn't deliver a Heavenly Light, but a Grand Duke. However, it paved the way for the creation of the Empire.

{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[Image:Herman Civilis.png|50x50px]]
| ''None''
| [[Herman Civilis]]
| 4521 ASC - 4635 ASC
| Herman was simply a Grand Duke and never claimed the position of Emperor.
|}

===First Heavenly Era (4635 ASC - 5081 ASC)===
====Erasmus Dynasty====
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|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 1
| [[Image:Mengjiang Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Mengjiang Emperor]]
| Mordechai Ben Erasmus
| 4635 ASC - 4779 ASC
| Became the first Heavenly Light and Emperor while the country was not yet independent. He is the ancestor of all Emperors in a direct line.
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 2
| [[Image:Kaiming Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Kaiming Emperor]]
| Simon Ben Erasmus
| 4779 ASC - ''4835 ASC''
| 
*Declared Jingdao independent and took the title of Heavenly Light.
*In 52 EGA He took part in the [[Shanglu Campaign]], where he disappeared. His tasks were temporarily taken over by ''Yuan Windsor''.
|}

====Yuan Administration====
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|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[Image:Yuan Windsor.png|50x50px]]
| Yuan Diwang
| [[Yuan Windsor]]
| 4835 ASC - 4877 ASC
| Succeeded in a plot to become the Head Regent of Grand Duchess Sisera. He took the title of Diwang.
|}

====Erasmus Dynasty====
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|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 2
| [[Image:Kaiming Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Kaiming Emperor]]
| Simon Ben Erasmus
| ''4852 ASC'' - 4955 ASC
| 
*Disappeared (kidnapped by - according to Imperial Sources - barbarians who had allied themselves with Yuan) in 4835 ASC and returned in 4852 ASC. Together with his daughter, Sisera, he could push Yuan back to the western parts of Jingdao. In 4877 ASC Yuan finally was murdered and the Empire reunited under one banner.
*Introduced the Imperial Charter of 4913 ASC in which the political system was drastically changed: an elected Imperial Council was introduced; the Diwang became a symbolic prime minister and the Secret Council became the official second chamber.
*At the end of his reign, the Kaiming Emperor had to fight off the [[Baishen]]s, which drove him crazy. The ancient capital, [[Zijincheng]], was burned to the ground and Sisera had to go in hiding.
*Between his death and the ascension of the Zanding Emperor to the Throne, the Empire was ruled by Magister Miguel Windsor of the Church.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
|
|
| [[Regency Council]]
| 4955 ASC - 4961 ASC
| The Magister of the Church acted as Regent as long as no Emperor was placed on the Throne.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 3
| [[Image:Zanding Keizer.png|50x50px]]
| [[Zanding Emperor]]
| Jacob Ben Erasmus
| 4961 ASC - 4987 ASC
| 
*The Zanding Emperor was appointed the new Heavenly Light by Decree of the Church at the beginning of 4961 ASC, but the coronation only followed at the end of the year in the new capital, Zhongjing.
*The Zanding Emperor disappeared (according to gossips murdered by Sisera bat Erasmus), possibly because he didn't have any real Erasmi blood but was married into the family.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 4
| [[Image:Ci Keizer.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Ci Emperor]]
(''Ci Empress'')
| Sisera Bat Erasmus
| 4987 ASC - 5081 ASC
| 
*The Ci Emperor was the first female monarch of the Empire. Because the title always was male, they decided to keep it that way. It's unlikely to ever hear anyone speak about the Empress.
*She was the first High Priestess of the [[Cult of Germania]]. This would, in contrast to her father, have given her the spiritual power to beat off the dangerous influences of the Baishens (the Kaiming Emperor was driven to madness at the end of his reign).
*In 5081 ASC she was forced to destroy large parts of her Empire to fight evil spirits who threatened the world. This was followed by the [[Jingdaoese Diaspora]].
|}

===Diaspora (5081 ASC - 5165 ASC)===
The Jingdaoese still see Sisera Bat Erasmus as their ruling Heavenly Light, even while in exile throughout the world. Even after her death, when she becomes a goddess, the people believe that she still holds the title. This only changes when, in the Second Heavenly Era, Jezza Rasmus receives the title of the Gods.

===Second Heavenly Era (5165 ASC - 5555 ASC)===
The Second Heavenly Era is the revival of Jingdaoese society after the Diaspora.

====Mor'Ler Dynasty====
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|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[Image:Rollin the Conqueror.png|50x50px]]
| [[Rollin the Conqueror]]
| Rollin Mor'Ler
| 5165 ASC - 5188 ASC
| 
*Landed on the coasts of Urndel and married into the House of Mor'Ler, establishing the base for future conquests of the islands.
*He never claimed the Heavenly Throne but paved the way.
*His son, Magister and Crown Prince [[Pius Mor'Ler|Pius]], was murdered. Rollins bastard son, [[Andreas Wijsneus]], helped Jezza Rasmus on the Heavenly Throne.
|}

====Erasmus Dynasty====
{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
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! Name
! Reign
! Notes
|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 5
| [[Image:Jezza Rasmus.png|50x50px]]
| [[Duchang Emperor]]
| Jezza Rasmus
(''Jezza Erasmus'')
| 5188 ASC - 5216 ASC
| 
*Took the Throne with support of Rollins bastard son, Andreas Wijsneus.
*He thanks his regal name to his dubious past as owner of casinos in Ishrua ('Duchang' means 'casino').
*The Emperor stepped down voluntarily when Sisera Bat Erasmus returned from the Celestial Realm in 5216 ASC.
*It was revealed after his reign that Jezza actually belonged to the Erasmus Dynasty, but had kept this silent to avoid conflict for once Sisera would return.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 6
| [[Image:Ci Keizer.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Tianhou Emperor]]
(''Tianhou Empress'')
| Sisera Bat Erasmus
| 5216 ASC - 5223 ASC
| 
*During the [[Purity Ceremony]] of 5216 ASC, the [[Catologism|Catologian]] Goddess Sisera came to Micras and took back the Heavenly Throne as Hers. The Duchang Emperor showed himself loyal and became Her Field Marshal of the [[Tegong]].
*In 5223 ASC the message was spread that the Empress-Goddess had disappeared and probably had returned to the Celestial Realm. The Heavenly Palace announced that her last wish was that the Duchang Emperor would retake the Throne and rule as ''Her Clearest Reflection''.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 5
| [[Image:Jezza Rasmus.png|50x50px]]
| [[Duchang Emperor]]
| Jezza Rasmus
(''Jezza Erasmus'')
| ''5223 ASC'' - 5273 ASC
| 
*Retook the Throne after the Thianhou Emperor ascended once more to the Celestial World.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 7
| [[Image:Hirohito.png|50x50px]]
| [[Jinken Emperor]]
| Hirohito
| 5273 ASC - 5326 ASC
| 
* Limited the Ministry of Purity's discretionary powers to perform roadside executions to persons, as defined by the Law on the Protection of Human life, who do not have Xing- or Jingstatus. His name refers to this (Jinken means 'human rights').
*Forbade the Jingdaoese people to pray or offer to any God but His Divine Majesty himself, it also introduced the Jingdaoese national morning prayer.
* Abolished decrees from the period of Jingdaoese occupation of Batavia and declares Jingdao to be neutral with regards to the Batavian issue.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 8
| [[Image:Feixing.png|50x50px]]
| [[Feixing Emperor]]
| Sisera II
| 5326 ASC - 5327 ASC
| 
* Died while giving birth to Mordechai II.
* Famous for flying everywhere with the [[Sisera One]], Her private jet. It earned Her the name Feixing (Flying) Emperor.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
|
|
| [[Regency Council]]
| 5327 ASC - 5333 ASC
| 

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 9
| [[Image:Yuandi.png|50x50px]]
| [[Yuandi Emperor]]
| Mordechai II
| 5333 ASC - 5489 ASC
| 
* Called the Yuandi (Garden) Emperor because of His love for nature. He transformed the Empire in His own little backyard.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 10
| [[Image:Erlkonig.png|50x50px]]
| [[Goburin Emperor]]
Erlkönig
| Simon II
| 5489 ASC - 5719 ASC
| 
* Gave up all territories of the empire, retreated to a submarine base on Leng [http://hub.mn/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7459].
* Due to the effects of the cold and radiation, he and his crew turned into goblins.
|}

===Third Heavenly Era (5719 ASC - present)===
The Third Heavenly Era is the third revival of Jingdaoese society after the Second Diaspora.

{| class="vatop" style="border: solid 1px #808080; background-color:#EFEFEF;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|- bgcolor="#EFEFEF"
! Nr
! Picture
! Regal Name
! Name
! Reign
! Notes

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 11
| [[Image:Haigui.png|50x50px]]
| [[Haigui Emperor]]
| Sisera III Haigui
| 5719 ASC - 5855 ASC
| 
* Led Jingdao during its largest annexation: integrating large pieces of Central Apollonia and the [[Apollonian Republic]].
*Her rule saw the mass celebrations of 1,000 Years Independent Jingdao, which was an important and popular event that was celebrated in all corners (even the newly annexed) of the Empire and strengthened national unity.

|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 12
| [[Image:Dashi.png|50x50px]]
| [[Dashi Emperor]]
| Mordechai III Dashi
| 5855 ASC - 5984 ASC
| 
*Killed by the nuclear blast which destroyed large parts of [[Epoli]] (other nuclear detonations happened in other large Jingdaoese cities).


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
!
| [[File:CoA Jingdaoese Empire.png|50x50px]]
|
| Provisional Government
| 5984 ASC - 5989 ASC
| 
*Composed of several representatives of the more influential provinces from the Jingdaoese Empire [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&t=16291].
*Headed by Takano Myksos.


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 13
| [[Image:Gradus Erasmus.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Zettai Emperor]]
| Gradus
| 5989 ASC - 6080 ASC
| 
*Appointed by the Provisional Government as Emperor, and not as Heavenly Light. Soon after ascending on the Throne, he pushed through reactionary proposals - with support of the Nationalists - which limited the liberal freedoms which had been guaranteed by earlier constitutional proposals.
*His actions concerning pushing for a more absolute monarchy, earned him the posthumous title 'Zettai' (meaning 'absolute').


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 13
| [[Image:Kattei Emperor.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Kattei Emperor]]
| Heinrich
| 6080 ASC - 6137
| 
*Heir to the throne of Großwalstadt and to the houses of Erasmus, Blutwasser and Ayreon-Kalirion.
*''Kattei'' is Jingdaoese for 'Reborn', referring to the Emperor's position as Heavenly Light after it had gotten in disuse.


|- bgcolor="#e6e9ff"
! 13
| [[Image:Danya Emperor.jpg|50x50px]]
| [[Danya Emperor]]
| Simon
| 6137 ASC - present
| 
*''Danya'' is Jingdaoese for 'Simple and elegant'

|}

[[category:Jingdao]]
[[category:Heavenly Light]]

Euran War

2016-05-23T19:06:49Z

Jezza rasmus: /* Disturbances in Walstadt */

{{infobox military conflict
| conflict = Euran War
| partof =
| image = [[Image:Fleet 3.png|300px|alt=Task Force of the Batavian Royal Navy]]
| caption = ''Jingdaoese Fleet in the Sandy River Estuary, Southern Eura''
| date = 08 May 2016 -
| place = Southern [[Eura]], Gulf of Vipia, Greater Walstadt
| coordinates =
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| territory = None yet
| result = Ongoing.
| status =
| combatant1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] '''[[Jingdaoese Empire]]'''
 [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] '''[[Calbion]]''' 
[[File:Jingdaoist-Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] '''Imperial Union of Constancia''' ''(17 May 2016)''
 Tactical support:
*[[File:Gerenia flag 2015.png|20px|left]] [[Gerenia]]
*[[File:Brettishflag.png|20px|left]] [[Brettish Isles]]
| combatant1a =
| combatant2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] '''[[Kingdom of Constancia]]''' [[Image:ESB.png|30px|left]][http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group ESB-Jörmungandr Group] [[Image:Athlon_flag.PNG|30px|left]] '''[[Athlon|Dozan Bovic Church]] ([[Natopia]])''' ''(12 May 2016)''
| combatant2a =
| commander1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] The [[Kattei Emperor]] † [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] Marshal Xi [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] Joseph Myksos [[Image:Tyrenia flag.png|30px|left]] [[Giacomo Contarini]] [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] [[Llywelyn Lewis]]
| commander2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] Basileusa Cleo [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] Strategos Andreas Metaxas [[Image:ESB.png|30px|left]] Marcellus Paixhans [[Image:Athlon_flag.PNG|30px|left]] Neoptolemus
| commander3 =
| units1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] Imperial Navy [[Image:Batavieflag.gif|30px|left]] Batavian Royal Navy [[Image:Tyrenia flag.png|30px|left]] Marina Militare di Tyrenia [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] Llynges Calbain [[Image:InsurgencyFlagWiki.png|30px|left]]Armed Merchants
| units2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] [[Constancian Armed Forces]] 
[[Image:ESB.png|30px|left]] Vey Expedition [[Image:Athlon_flag.PNG|30px|left]] Naval Phalanx [[Image:InsurgencyFlagWiki.png|30px|left]]Privateers
| units3 =
| strength1 = [[Image:Flag Jingdao.png|30px|left]] 200,000 men
| strength2 = [[Image:Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] 1,300,000 men
*12,000 professional soldiers
| strength3 =
| casualties1 = x1 frigate (all hands lost) 
10,000 confirmed KIA <ref>10,000 confirmed KIA during the Battle of Portus Felix</ref>
| casualties2 = CASA CN-235 x1 
Learjet 45 x1 
Britten-Norman Defender x1 13,000 confirmed KIA <ref>13,000 confirmed KIA during the Battle of Portus Felix</ref> Hundreds reported missing or wounded. 
x1 barque
| casualties3 =
| notes =
}}
The '''Euran War''', begun in May 2016, saw the small [[Kingdom of Constancia]] plunged into war against the far larger and militarily aggressive [[Jingdaoese Empire]]. It was a David and Goliath struggle from the outset.

==Background==
===A ''faux pas'' unprecedented in modern diplomacy===
The conflict derived from the sudden deterioration in relations between the two states in early May 2016, particularly after the passage of the International Recognition Act by the Synklētos, the legislature of Constancia, which charged the Borders Control Agency to compile a list of recognised states based on three identified criteria, these being: 
a) Constitutional Government; 
b) The holding of a recognised territorial claim on the map of Micras; 
c) Reciprocal recognition of the Kingdom and the ruling Basileus. 
The manner in which this information was collated was deemed by some foreign governments to be somewhat insensitive, and queries were raised in [[Natopia]] and [[Craitland]] about the implicit unilateral alteration of the previously established diplomatic relations between their respective countries and Constancia. The Grand Chamberlain of the Court of the Calm Waters, the Natopian Foreign Minister, went so far as to hint at the potential for the repudiation of their recently signed 'Pact of Perpetual Friendship' after being insulted with the receipt of a box tick form to complete. However the most extreme reaction occurred in Jingdao, where the Emperor immediately responded to being labelled a fascist by conferring 'Hun' status on the entire Kingdom of Constancia.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&t=17148(1)] This was rather more serious than it sounds as under Jingdaoese law and custom the hun are impure and may be killed or even consumed with impunity. Following this, the Kattei Emperor, Heinrich Rasmus, commanded his nobles in the Imperial Assembly to debate ways to "bring down Constancia".[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17149(2)] After more outlandish proposals to use atomic weapons to irradiate the land and render it uninhabitable were discounted, debate turned to the prospect of occupying and colonising the small inland Kingdom on the Continent of [[Eura]].

===Jingdaoese preparations===
[[File:War.png|300px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Early editions of the Constancian 'Ethnos' newspaper announced the Jingdaoese declaration of war.</div> ]]
The first act of the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy, two days prior to the declaration of war[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17163(3)], was to dispatch a force of twelve corvettes of the Imperial Navy to the estuary of the Sandy River, a mega river that flowed from Lake Erik in the southern central portion of Euran continental landmass, southwards into the Southern Ocean. Their mission was to identify a channel in the river deep enough for Jingdao's ocean-going capital ships to use to navigate up into Lake Erik and from whence they could roam at will attacking Vey, the lakeside capital of Constancia, as well as other military and civilian targets.

The secondary objective for the reconnaissance force was to install a boom defence cable across the river to interfere with Constancian shipping and inhibit their use of the river.

The Jingdaoese Declaration of War[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17167(4)], made on the 8th of May, in an emergency session of the Imperial Assembly, by Chancellor Joseph Myksos, cited a fear of encirclement by regimes hostile to its objective of ''purifying'' the continent of [[Apollonia]]. Whilst not naming those regimes, there could be no doubt that the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, former ruler of Kildare (the largest territorial component of the Jingdaoese Empire) was foremost on the Chancellor's mind as a spate of provocations, such as a poisoning plot and staged terrorist attacks in the Landsraad (the Shirerithian parliament), had led to Kaiser Hjalmar terminating all forms of diplomatic relations with the Empire[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=234&p=137564#p137564(5)]. The Constancian diplomatic misstep therefore provided Jingdao with an opportunity to sidestep this rebuff by striking towards Eura instead.

''"Our Empire, for its existence and self-defense has no other recourse but to appeal to arms and to crush every obstacle in its path."'' - '''Chancellor Myksos'''

Amongst other, less reputable, acts was the decision of the Emperor to violate the usual customs of diplomatic immunity to order the seizure of the Constancian envoy and diplomatic staff for the acting out of a macabre ritual where half the delegation was executed and fed to the other half[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&p=137978#p137977(6)].

Meanwhile, on the evening of the 8th of May, the the Batavian Royal Navy, an auxiliary fleet of one of the Empire's subject states, joined the main fleet of Jingdao at sea en route to the Euran continent. The aircraft carrier HLS Vermeylen, the battleships HLS Gradus, HLS Goburin, HLS Yuandi and HLS Germania's Justice (the Batavian flagship) and the frigates HLS Dietsland, HLS Transingel, HLS Nedergermania and HLS Pentapolis comprised the significant task force.

===Constancian preparations===
On the 8th of May, Basileusa Megaliótate Cleo, Autokrateira of Constancia, made an address to the Kingdom that was broadcast on the television channels and over the national radio service. In it she reciprocated the Jingdaoese declaration of war with a declaration of her own. In so doing she reminded her subjects that they were a kingdom of free men and women now faced with war against an empire of slaves. During her short, but emotion-laden, address she predicted that Jingdao would 'never ever come to dominate over the freedom-loving peoples of Micras' and that the war would 'restore Constancian authority on the world scene'.

This was followed on the same day by the publication of a decree ordering the mobilisation of the Constancian Navy.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1259&t=17166(5)]

With the assistance of foreign advisers, the Constancian Army began preparing so-called 'infernal machines', improvised explosive devices in waterproofed containers and attached to a buoyancy device, typically a barrel, disguised as drifting weed clumps or debris. The improvised naval mines were fitted with proximity fuses and or remote control detonators and were floated out onto the Sandy River to help impede Jingdaoese access to the inland sea known as Lake Erik.
[[File:Infernal_Machines.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Depiction of an improvised river mine.</div> ]]

The following day, on the 9th of May, the Basileusea issued letters patent authorising the destruction of any and all Jingdaoese combat units or 'private aircraft' encountered within Constancian territory. Otherwise the first full day of the war passed without any meaningful activity by either party to the conflict.

On the 10th of May, the Constancian Army began making a series of deployments towards the city of Portus Felix as part of a strategy to defend the Constanican stretch of the Sandy River from Jingdaoese incursions. On the same day the University of Vey announced the formation of a student militia and the creation of the University Air Squadron, a collection of jet prototypes and donated civilian aircraft which would be converted to provide close air support for the Army.

The Constancian Armed Forces had only been created three months previously, and as such found, on mobilisation, that it was suffering from severe deficiencies in organisation, stores, materiel and heavy weaponry. Only the Home Guard had undergone serious expansion since the creation of the armed forces and yet it was primarily concerned with area defence and equipped with light infantry weapons, where these were available.

====Arms imports====
The Constancian government, as a consequence, began casting around for overseas assistance in securing arms, ammunition and advisers. The two most prominent deals were with the ESB Group, for the transfer of ex-[[Goldshire]] surplus weaponry[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1037&p=137953#p137953(1)] and with the Shirley Stock Fund of Passio-Corum[http://passiocorum.mncommunities.org/?p=531(6)] for a significant quantity of new arms, ammunition and even custom built warships.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Weapon/Munition Type
! scope="col" | Quantity
! scope="col" | Supplier
|-
|Northman Class Corvette||15||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Rifles ||15,000||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Rifles w/ Grenade Launchers ||11,250||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Commandos||9,783 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Coverts||9,000 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|Shirley 9mm Pistols||22,500 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P29 Sniper Rifles|| 5,625 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|Vickers Machine Gun || 400||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|M252 81mm mortar|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FN MINIMI|| 460||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Bren 7.62x51mm Light Machine Gun|| 460||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Type 87 (automatic) grenade launcher|| 46||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|9K115-2 Metis-M|| 1,830||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Glock 9x19mm Pistol|| 3,600||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Bolo Knife|| 3,600|| ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|RPG-29|| 5,000 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|AKM 7.62mm assault rifle|| 5,960 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|M67 fragmentation grenades|| 26,200 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
| 7.62mm ammunition||90,000 rounds||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|9mm ammunition||100,000 rounds||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|}

After the ESB-Jörmungandr Group acquired the lease on two Natopian Defence Ministry Dingo variant Shuttles[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=181&t=17176#p138009(1)][http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1232&t=17203#p138245(1)], most arms and ammunition was shipped into Constancian territory via an air bridge that linked the Constancian capital Vey with the ESB administered [[Shireroth|Shirerithian]] colony of Ura'Bos. Chartered commercial airliners also flew cargo flights into Vey from ESB depots in Goldshire and [[Elwynn]], however these were more vulnerable to interception and thus were relegated to carrying less mission critical items of equipment. The ESB-Jörmungandr Group mission to provide ongoing logistical support to the Constancian Armed Forces was known as Operation Ithaca[http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group#Operation_Ithaca(1)].

===Calbain involvement===
On the early morning of May 10th, the High Council of [[Calbion]] announced that it would militarily support Jingdao and would send two aircraft carriers, the CNS Llywelyn V and the CNS Owain I, to the Euran continent. The vessels were deployed that same day, proving support for a Jingdaoese invasion. In addition to this, the High Council also decreed a partial mobilisation of all Calbain males under the age of 28.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1214&t=17194]

The High Councilor for Foreign Relations further denounced the Constancian nation as "a force of evil" and accused their government of warmongering.

Calbion officially declared war on Constancia later that day in support of Jingdao, an ally and fellow member of the [[Blackrock Pact]].[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1214&p=138130#p138130]

===Natopian involvement===
After several pleas of high-placed officials, and the Basileusa of Constancia herself [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=205&t=17211#p138192], to the Pentheros of the Dozan Bovic Church in Natopia, the Bovic Church decided to support the war efforts of the Constancians with the establishment of the '''Naval Phalanx'''. On the 12th, the Phalax joined the fighting at the Constancian side [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=205&t=17228].

==The Battle of Portus Felix==
By the 11th of May, the capital ships of the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy, after being delayed by the need to improvise mine-sweeping operations, had reached firing positions in the deep channels of the Sandy River from whence they began a sustained cruise missile bombardment of the Constancian military airfields and radar installations.

The bombardment was intended to suppress the Constancian defences as a prelude to a riverine amphibious invasion led by the Jingdaoese Marshal Xi.

This attack was met by a desperate counter-sortie by the Constancian Navy's reserve of light attack boats, mounting effectively a suicide charge against the screen of armed trawlers and corvettes protecting the Jingdaoese capital ships. Although wreaking havoc upon the escort ships, the attack ultimately failed to penetrate through to the heavy warships or to the troop transports, and this proved to be crucial, as from these the invasion forces now disembarked and, on the 12th of May, began to land in large numbers north of Portus Felix. The resistance of the Home Guard Banda assigned to protect that stretch of the river was spirit and inflicted heavy casualties on the landing forces, however ultimately the Jingdaoese were ashore in divisional and eventually in corps strength formations with armour and artillery in such numbers that the defenders were swept aside and their defences literally bulldozed. From this beachhead the Jingdaoese staged a deft sickle cut southwards isolating the town from the rest of the Kingdom.
[[File:Tyrenians Surrendering.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Tyrenian secret forces posing as surrendering defectors at Portus Felix, prior to instigating a suicide attack.</div> ]]
Only by desperate fighting was an armoured thrust by the Jingdaoese Fifth Panzer division prevented from breaching the city walls and breaking into the centre of the town.

The most successful attempt at breaching the defensive perimeter around Portus Felix occurred when [[Tyrenia|Tyrenian]] special forces, posing as deserters, set off a series of bombs in front of the headquarters of the 49th Bandon of the 9th Infantry Tagma in the Constancian Army, thereby killing around forty-five soldiers. [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1207&p=138376#p138376].

After a bitter struggle which cost the Jingdaoese around 10,000 KIA along with the destruction of five panzers and the loss of a frigate and nine trawlers to losses in the region of 13,000 KIA for the Constancian garrison, together with twelve Scorpion light tanks destroyed and the loss of forty-nine fibreglass attack boats, the survivors of the Constancian Army and its auxiliaries abandoned the town, which was subsequently fire-bombed, on the 15th of May 2016. The survivors of the regular infantry, although successful in fighting their way clear, were now in some considerable disorder and had been obliged to abandon or destroy most of their heavy equipment as fuel and ammunition ran short.

==The Logistics war==

The Jingdaoese were quick to exploit their advantage, devising a plan to land heavy cargo aircraft onto hastily prepared dirt runways, aiming to reinforce the precarious bridgehead with up to 5,000 infantry, together with ammo and stores a day. The Constancians estimated that the invaders would need 500 tons a day, including food and medicines, in order to keep an army of any size in the field.

The Constancian Home Guard in the meantime was able to rely on interior lines of communication and to augment their rations by living off the land. At the same time the Constancian peasantry was tasked with herding livestock northwards to Vey and to destroy any crops in the fields or the granaries that were liable to fall into enemy hands.

The Constancian Armed Forces, regrouping after the first hard battle, began to focus on isolating the invaders from reinforcement and resupply by reducing the bridgehead and interrupting the supply chain.

After the declaration of war, the Constancian Armed Forces began to cast around for arms and munitions, this included the investigation of options to purchase warships to augment the riverine element of the Constancian Navy, which prior to the war lacked the means with which to conduct blue water maritime operations. Contact with the Greater Pallisican Trade Association resulted in the purchase of 15 [http://passiocorum.mncommunities.org/community/showthread.php?tid=329&pid=1144#pid1144 Northman Class Corvettes], modified at the request of Strategos Metaxas to include anti-ship missile launchers. Although the Constancian Navy was able to fly crews out to take command of the vessels, the first of which was dispatched to the Shirerithian island of Ura'Bos, where the ESB Corporation had established a colony, the Jingdaoese domination of the lower reaches of the Sandy River and subsequent occupation of Portus Felix, precluded their return to the home theatre.
 
The decision therefore was made to utilise these new vessels in conjunction with the letters of marque issued by the Constancian Government to the ESB Corporation to wage a campaign of commerce raiding against Jingdao and its allies.

==The Bridgehead established==

With a bridgehead secured, the Grand Secretariat ordered the mass deployment of the National Protection Army into Constancia. 5,000 infantrymen and tank crews were scheduled to arrive at the airport on a daily basis along with ammunitions, food supplies and even more panzers.

[[File:Frontline 17 May 2016.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Front Line on the 17th of May, after the Jingdaoese landed the 1st and 4th Armies of the National Protection Army, established a new defensive perimeter around the conquered town of Portus Felix.</div> ]]

The agents of the Tegong also set to work recruiting from the neighbouring barbarian tribes and nomads for a force of local levies, known, with an eye for propaganda as much as anything, as the '''Imperial Constancian Volunteers''.' This force was to be led by a disaffected minor royal, Prince Alexius of Constancia, who was reportedly being groomed by the Tegong to serve as a puppet ruler.

===Operation Dragon===
Following the defeat of the small regular Constancian Army in the Battle of Portus Felix, mitigated only by the success it had in fighting its way clear from encirclement on the 15th and 16th of May, the burden of the fighting would now fall squarely on the 1,500,000 strong Home Guard, as well as any ad hoc militias and resistance groups raised as the war wore on.

The Home Guard plan was to have 600,000 men assigned to the Basileusoi Army in the Prosgeiosi Basileus (Crown Lands), the Army of Eura at Ad Pontes in Coele-Eura and the River Army at Portus Felix. The remaining 700,000 men formed the Army of Vey, responsible for the defence of the city of Vey and its surrounding Thematic province of the same name.

The rapid isolation of Portus Felix from the rest of the country had forced the River Army to establish its headquarters and mobilisation centre at the city of Elaion in the Theme (province) of Vey. The Exubitors were thus obliged, from the outset of the invasion, to rush Home Guard detachments south from Petros and Vey which coalesced into the 1st and 2nd Home Guard Corps on the 17th of May, as they arrived and took up positions facing the leading edge of the deployment zone of the Jingdaoese National Peoples Army.

On the 18th of May, at 6am in the morning, Autokrator Metaxas directed the 1st Corps under Strategos Alexios Paxos and the 2nd Corps under Strategos George Maniakes to go onto the offensive. The 1st Corps comprised of 124 infantry banda (49,600 men) and 400 specialists trained by the ESB who were assigned to operate 'Pexihans Funnies' a contingent of 100 improvised armoured vehicles (performance, apperance equipped with a forward firing 290mm Petard mortar and carrying the Hedgehog device which could fire 24 spigot mortars simultaneously, lobbing a barrage of mortar rounds in a salvo ahead of the armoured vehicle, The 2nd Corps comprised of 125 infantry banda (50,000 men) supported by the remaining Eurocopter EC135 helicopters of the Constancian Air Forces Gamma Squadron, which dropped barrel bombs packed with scrap metal and high explosive and chlorine cannisters onto the positions of the 1st Army of the NPA. Both Corps were supported by the ESB's Directorate of Security which had set up 72 improvised Hell Cannons, that hurled explosive filled gas cannisters over a distance of one and a half kilometres, into a series of batteries to pulverise enemy trenches and gun emplacements.

Their objective was to disrupt the deployment of the NPA and, if able, to push on to the original landing zone north of Portus Felix.

==Battle of Dromosker Island==
[[File:Battle of Dromosker Island.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Unable to relieve the pressure on the homeland, Constancian Naval Units began hitting isolated Jingdaoese outposts in the Skerry Isles.</div> ]]
On the morning of the 18th of June, a strong force of eight Constancian Corvettes approached Dromosker Island, which was occupied by the Jingdaoese protectorate known as the Maritime Free Republic and surprised the two armed merchantmen, the Bucentaure & Trinidad which guarded Trader's Bay, the main colonial settlement on the island.

The Bucentaure and the Trinidad received reports at dawn of four corvettes from the Constancian 9th Flotilla moving up the straits between two islands occupied by Lostisland and the Greater Pallisican Trade Association to their east. Having sailed out of harbour to meet this threat, the two merchantmen were then surprised by the arrival of the 1st Constancian Flotilla which had sailed round to the west of the Pallisican island and which struck the Bucentaure with a Harpoon anti-ship missile, causing fires on the ship that burned uncontrollably and forced its abandonment. The Trinidad continued on towards the reported location of the 9th Flotilla where it in turn came under long range missile fire. However the Trinidad was fitted with a purloined Bofors 40 mm autocannon as its main armament which doubled as a close-in weapon system (CIWS) allowing it to defeat the incoming harpoon missiles - the unfamiliarity of the Constancians with the weapons system they were operating also played a part as only one of the missiles launched came into a range where it was engaged by the onboard CIWS. The Trinidad and the 9th Flotilla continued to close until they came into visual range.

The Trinidad found itself isolated and cut off from Trader's Bay by the arrival of the 1st Flotilla to its rear which closed at speed and began engaging the vessel with their main batteries, a pair of 40mm autocannons mounted on the superstructure of the corvette towards the stern of the corvettes. The Trinidad, although pounded and heavily raked by combined fire power of the far larger opposing force was a converted merchantman that carried an irregular variety of heavy weapons, such as TOW missile launchers and recoilless rifles. more conventionally seen used in land warfare, mounted at various points on the ship and covered in improvised armour. As such it was able to give a good fight.

Captain-General Walter Poldark, the governor of the island, meanwhile had learned of the burning and abandonment of the Bucentaure and received word of the dire predicament of the Trinidad, obliging him to put to see with the full force of the Captain-General's Flotilla, a full blown naval battle ensued.

'''Captain-General's Flotilla'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
| MFRS Jahangir Plan || Urga Class Submarine Tender || Captain Lewis || Damaged
|-
|MFRS Random || Modernized Ironclad || Captain Roderick|| Sunk
|-
|MFRS Roheline|| Modernized Ironclad || Captain Flaxen|| Damaged, returned to port
|-
|MFRS Trinidad||Armed Merchantman||Captain Nestor|| Surrendered
|-
|MFRS Bucentaure||Armed Mechantman||Captain Ryujo|| Abandoned at Sea
|-
|}
 
 
'''1st Flotilla, Constancian Navy'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
|Navarchos Miaoulis|| Antiploiarchos Georgios Kondylis || Northman Class Corvette||bridge destroyed by TOW missile. Command crew killed. Vessel recovered under tow by the Lemnos.
|-
|Georgios Averof|| Plotarchis Vasilefs Konstantinos ||Northman Class Corvette||Superficial damage
|-
|Lemnos|| Ypoploiarchos Athanasios Eftaxias||Northman Class Corvette||Undamaged
|-
|Kilkis|| Ypoploiarchos Theodoros Pangalos||Northman Class Corvette||Undamaged
|-
|}
 
 
'''9th Flotilla, Constancian Navy'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
|Hydra ||Antiploiarchos Pavlos Kountouriotis||Northman Class Corvette|| Damaged.
|-
|Psara||Plotarchis Alexandros Zaimis|| Northman Class Corvette|| Heavily damaged. Scuttled at sea. Crew recovered.
|-
|Spetsai||Ypoploiarchos Michael Kourtikios||Northman Class Corvette || Light damage from small arms fire.
|-
|Elli||Ypoploiarchos Eumathios Philokales||Northman Class Corvette ||Undamaged.
|-
|}

==Disturbances in Walstadt==

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On the 17th of May, Heinrich Rasmus, the Kattei Emperor, announced his intention to visit Walstadt (a self-governing demesne of Natopia) on the continent of Cibola for the purpose of meeting his father, the Great Enlightened King, Welf Blutwasser-Ayreon-Kalirion, to discuss unspecified matters. Before the visit, Welf had revoked the right of Heinrich to inherit the throne of Walstadt and designated Heinrich's brother Theodor as the new heir to the throne. The Emperor was assigned a suite of rooms at the Zauberförde under the protection of Lord [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Adam_Ayreon-Kalirion Adam Ayreon-Kalirion] whose mother, [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Noor_Bint_Simrani-Kalirion Noor] was Queen of [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Goldshire Goldshire] and a patron of the [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group ESB-Jörmungandr Group]. At the time of the Emperor's visit, Noor was in residence at the Zauberförde visiting her son who was enjoying a brief respite from the rigours of the Youth Boarding School of Walstadt's [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=16618 Jugendinternat] regime.
 
 
Walstadt, like most of Natopia, was officially neutral in the Euran War, although its government had taken the strongest stance in condemning the decision of the Dozan Bovic Church to join the Euran War[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17284(1)] and in this it was matched by the Unified Church of Walstadt[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17230(2)] which denounced those acts it saw as inflaming tensions between residents of Walstadt who followed the divergent Jingdaoese and Natopian religious traditions.
 
 
On the 21st of May, a Goldshire registered trading barque, the Seahawk, owned by the ESB Group entered the Whaling Harbour of Walstadt with the stated purpose of buying up provisions for the company's southern-hemisphere outpost on the obscure Shirerithian island of Ura'Bos[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17286(3)]. The refusal of Welf to acknowledge letters of credit offered by the company resulted in protests by the visiting mariners which saw the residence of the King, House Walstadt, pelted with petrol bombs and subsequently burned to the ground. In the ensuing mêlée, a Shirerithian sailor was stabbed in the back with a harpoon wielded by one of the King's guardsmen.
 
 
After a night of arson, looting and mayhem, the sailors moved on from the ransacked warehouses and customs house, where they had left letters of credit nailed to the rafters, to lay siege to the Zauberförde.
 
 
The residence of Queen Noor at Zauberförde proved to be undefended and fell without a fight on the night of the 22nd of May. The house was then ransacked until Heinrich, the Jingdaoese Emperor, was discovered in his chambers, dressed in cashmere trousers and a smoking jacket and armed only with a sword cane. This he used to some effect, killing one man and wounding four others, before he was overwhelmed and jostled from the room. The Emperor was dragged by the mob out into the street where he was thrown down into the muck of the gutter. He was set upon by a man in an old cudgeller uniform who knocked him back to the ground, where he was stamped and kicked. He managed to regain his feet, but the crowd rushed him to the edge of an embankment where street grading was being done, and flung him onto a pile of rocks at the bottom. Once more he struggled to his feet, only to be captured once more by the mariners and led away.
 
 
During the course of the evening, the captain of the Seahawk, Avid Jaggery, was approached by two self-declared clerics of the Dozan Bovic Church who asked for support in taking over the town and purging Walstadt of the influences of Sisera. The captain declined on the grounds that the formation of a new administration would properly be an entirely domestic matter. Nonetheless the pair of clerics were sufficiently encouraged that they subsequently began a purge of the Unified Church of Walstadt, beginning with the main church building itself which fell prey to an arson attack, witnessed by a significant crowd of Walstadt's Bovic Congregation.
 
 
Members of the Unified Church, who were known to follow the Jingdaoese influenced Path of Sisera, were dragged from their homes and taken to Mandible Hill, where a dozen or so were brutally decapitated after a perfunctory denunciation.
 
 
It was on Mandible Hill that the Jingdaoese Emperor met his fate during the long night of the 22nd of May, decapitated and nailed to a cross.
 
 
By the 23rd of May, King Welf had gathered together a following of loyalist hunters, whalers and feudal retainers. Armed with automatic weapons taken from government depots, this ad hoc militia quickly recaptured the town and the harbour gun batteries in a brisk fire fight with the Cossack contingent landed by the Seahawk. With the naval artillery back in play, Welf's forces were quickly able to finish a massacre of the surviving members of the Seahawk's crew. The only immediate exceptions being the [[Babkha|Babkhi]] contingent who had transferred their allegiance to Queen Noor.
 
 
On the afternoon of the 23rd, the Babkhi and Queen Noor, who were attempting to make their way out of Walstadt towards Zauberförde, were discovered and intercepted by the town militia. In the ensuing gunfight, the 35 Babkhi along side a similar multitude of militiamen were killed. After the fighting had subsided, the King, angered by the violations of guest right which had led to the death of his son, ordered the expulsion of Noor and her son from the Demesne, with a period of 24 hours grace in which to depart.

==War crimes==
12th of May 2016: Jingdaoese Panzer Division uses non-combatant prisoners as human-shields in attack on Portus Felix [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138258#p138258]. Constancian refugees abducted by Imperial Jingdaoese Navy. 
13th of May 2016: Grand Marshal Xi delivered an ultimatum [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17235] threatening the use of thermobaric (air-fuel) bombs against civilian population centres if Portus Felix continues resistance. Constancian Army uses chemical weapons in an attempt to break siege of Portus Felix. 
14th of May 2016: Tyrenian Special Forces, from the Gladio Unit of the Tyrenian Navy launched a suicide bomb attack against a Bandon (roughly equivalent to a Battalion) command post on the outskirts of Portus Felix, killing forty-five men in addition to the six man attack squad. Constancians respond with a shoot to kill policy towards Jingdaoese troops attempting to surrender. 
15th of May 2016: Jingdaoese Naval Aviation deployed three combat jets on a kamikaze mission to attack Portus Felix with thermobaric weapons. The attack inflicted mass casualties on the civilian population and garrison and caused a collapse in the command hierarchy and communications network of the forces encircled in the town. 
16th of May 2016: More reported abductions of captured civilians by Jingdaoese forces operating in the Portus Felix area. Many of the civilians are forced to cooperate with the authorities or undergo severe punishment by having to listen to the Eurovision song of Ukraine [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138554#p138554].

==Forum links==

*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17149 Bringing down Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17167 Declaration of War]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17260 Imperial Union of Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17163 The fleet approaches Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17243 Leaked memo to Marshal Xi]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17235 An ultimatum has been sent to Portus Felix] (13/05/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17266 Reinforcing the airstrips near Pontus Felix] (16/06/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17264 Pontus Felix, Itl Airport] (16/05/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1207&p=138596#p138596 Operation Dragon, Constancian Counter-Offensive] (18/05/2016)


==References==

[[Category:Conflicts]]

Euran War

2016-05-22T20:26:42Z

Jezza rasmus: /* Disturbances in Walstadt */

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 [[Image:Calbion flag.png|30px|left]] '''[[Calbion]]''' 
[[File:Jingdaoist-Constancia flag.png|30px|left]] '''Imperial Union of Constancia''' ''(17 May 2016)''
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*[[File:Gerenia flag 2015.png|20px|left]] [[Gerenia]]
*[[File:Brettishflag.png|20px|left]] [[Brettish Isles]]
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10,000 confirmed KIA <ref>10,000 confirmed KIA during the Battle of Portus Felix</ref>
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The '''Euran War''', begun in May 2016, saw the small [[Kingdom of Constancia]] plunged into war against the far larger and militarily aggressive [[Jingdaoese Empire]]. It was a David and Goliath struggle from the outset.

==Background==
===A ''faux pas'' unprecedented in modern diplomacy===
The conflict derived from the sudden deterioration in relations between the two states in early May 2016, particularly after the passage of the International Recognition Act by the Synklētos, the legislature of Constancia, which charged the Borders Control Agency to compile a list of recognised states based on three identified criteria, these being: 
a) Constitutional Government; 
b) The holding of a recognised territorial claim on the map of Micras; 
c) Reciprocal recognition of the Kingdom and the ruling Basileus. 
The manner in which this information was collated was deemed by some foreign governments to be somewhat insensitive, and queries were raised in [[Natopia]] and [[Craitland]] about the implicit unilateral alteration of the previously established diplomatic relations between their respective countries and Constancia. The Grand Chamberlain of the Court of the Calm Waters, the Natopian Foreign Minister, went so far as to hint at the potential for the repudiation of their recently signed 'Pact of Perpetual Friendship' after being insulted with the receipt of a box tick form to complete. However the most extreme reaction occurred in Jingdao, where the Emperor immediately responded to being labelled a fascist by conferring 'Hun' status on the entire Kingdom of Constancia.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&t=17148(1)] This was rather more serious than it sounds as under Jingdaoese law and custom the hun are impure and may be killed or even consumed with impunity. Following this, the Kattei Emperor, Heinrich Rasmus, commanded his nobles in the Imperial Assembly to debate ways to "bring down Constancia".[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17149(2)] After more outlandish proposals to use atomic weapons to irradiate the land and render it uninhabitable were discounted, debate turned to the prospect of occupying and colonising the small inland Kingdom on the Continent of [[Eura]].

===Jingdaoese preparations===
[[File:War.png|300px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Early editions of the Constancian 'Ethnos' newspaper announced the Jingdaoese declaration of war.</div> ]]
The first act of the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy, two days prior to the declaration of war[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17163(3)], was to dispatch a force of twelve corvettes of the Imperial Navy to the estuary of the Sandy River, a mega river that flowed from Lake Erik in the southern central portion of Euran continental landmass, southwards into the Southern Ocean. Their mission was to identify a channel in the river deep enough for Jingdao's ocean-going capital ships to use to navigate up into Lake Erik and from whence they could roam at will attacking Vey, the lakeside capital of Constancia, as well as other military and civilian targets.

The secondary objective for the reconnaissance force was to install a boom defence cable across the river to interfere with Constancian shipping and inhibit their use of the river.

The Jingdaoese Declaration of War[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17167(4)], made on the 8th of May, in an emergency session of the Imperial Assembly, by Chancellor Joseph Myksos, cited a fear of encirclement by regimes hostile to its objective of ''purifying'' the continent of [[Apollonia]]. Whilst not naming those regimes, there could be no doubt that the Imperial Republic of Shireroth, former ruler of Kildare (the largest territorial component of the Jingdaoese Empire) was foremost on the Chancellor's mind as a spate of provocations, such as a poisoning plot and staged terrorist attacks in the Landsraad (the Shirerithian parliament), had led to Kaiser Hjalmar terminating all forms of diplomatic relations with the Empire[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=234&p=137564#p137564(5)]. The Constancian diplomatic misstep therefore provided Jingdao with an opportunity to sidestep this rebuff by striking towards Eura instead.

''"Our Empire, for its existence and self-defense has no other recourse but to appeal to arms and to crush every obstacle in its path."'' - '''Chancellor Myksos'''

Amongst other, less reputable, acts was the decision of the Emperor to violate the usual customs of diplomatic immunity to order the seizure of the Constancian envoy and diplomatic staff for the acting out of a macabre ritual where half the delegation was executed and fed to the other half[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1159&p=137978#p137977(6)].

Meanwhile, on the evening of the 8th of May, the the Batavian Royal Navy, an auxiliary fleet of one of the Empire's subject states, joined the main fleet of Jingdao at sea en route to the Euran continent. The aircraft carrier HLS Vermeylen, the battleships HLS Gradus, HLS Goburin, HLS Yuandi and HLS Germania's Justice (the Batavian flagship) and the frigates HLS Dietsland, HLS Transingel, HLS Nedergermania and HLS Pentapolis comprised the significant task force.

===Constancian preparations===
On the 8th of May, Basileusa Megaliótate Cleo, Autokrateira of Constancia, made an address to the Kingdom that was broadcast on the television channels and over the national radio service. In it she reciprocated the Jingdaoese declaration of war with a declaration of her own. In so doing she reminded her subjects that they were a kingdom of free men and women now faced with war against an empire of slaves. During her short, but emotion-laden, address she predicted that Jingdao would 'never ever come to dominate over the freedom-loving peoples of Micras' and that the war would 'restore Constancian authority on the world scene'.

This was followed on the same day by the publication of a decree ordering the mobilisation of the Constancian Navy.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1259&t=17166(5)]

With the assistance of foreign advisers, the Constancian Army began preparing so-called 'infernal machines', improvised explosive devices in waterproofed containers and attached to a buoyancy device, typically a barrel, disguised as drifting weed clumps or debris. The improvised naval mines were fitted with proximity fuses and or remote control detonators and were floated out onto the Sandy River to help impede Jingdaoese access to the inland sea known as Lake Erik.
[[File:Infernal_Machines.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Depiction of an improvised river mine.</div> ]]

The following day, on the 9th of May, the Basileusea issued letters patent authorising the destruction of any and all Jingdaoese combat units or 'private aircraft' encountered within Constancian territory. Otherwise the first full day of the war passed without any meaningful activity by either party to the conflict.

On the 10th of May, the Constancian Army began making a series of deployments towards the city of Portus Felix as part of a strategy to defend the Constanican stretch of the Sandy River from Jingdaoese incursions. On the same day the University of Vey announced the formation of a student militia and the creation of the University Air Squadron, a collection of jet prototypes and donated civilian aircraft which would be converted to provide close air support for the Army.

The Constancian Armed Forces had only been created three months previously, and as such found, on mobilisation, that it was suffering from severe deficiencies in organisation, stores, materiel and heavy weaponry. Only the Home Guard had undergone serious expansion since the creation of the armed forces and yet it was primarily concerned with area defence and equipped with light infantry weapons, where these were available.

====Arms imports====
The Constancian government, as a consequence, began casting around for overseas assistance in securing arms, ammunition and advisers. The two most prominent deals were with the ESB Group, for the transfer of ex-[[Goldshire]] surplus weaponry[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1037&p=137953#p137953(1)] and with the Shirley Stock Fund of Passio-Corum[http://passiocorum.mncommunities.org/?p=531(6)] for a significant quantity of new arms, ammunition and even custom built warships.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Weapon/Munition Type
! scope="col" | Quantity
! scope="col" | Supplier
|-
|Northman Class Corvette||15||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Rifles ||15,000||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Rifles w/ Grenade Launchers ||11,250||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Commandos||9,783 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P62 Coverts||9,000 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|Shirley 9mm Pistols||22,500 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|P29 Sniper Rifles|| 5,625 ||Shirley Stock Fund
|-
|Vickers Machine Gun || 400||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|M252 81mm mortar|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile|| 800||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|FN MINIMI|| 460||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Bren 7.62x51mm Light Machine Gun|| 460||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Type 87 (automatic) grenade launcher|| 46||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|9K115-2 Metis-M|| 1,830||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Glock 9x19mm Pistol|| 3,600||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|Bolo Knife|| 3,600|| ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|RPG-29|| 5,000 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|AKM 7.62mm assault rifle|| 5,960 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|M67 fragmentation grenades|| 26,200 ||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
| 7.62mm ammunition||90,000 rounds||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|9mm ammunition||100,000 rounds||ESB-Jörmungandr Group
|-
|}

After the ESB-Jörmungandr Group acquired the lease on two Natopian Defence Ministry Dingo variant Shuttles[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=181&t=17176#p138009(1)][http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1232&t=17203#p138245(1)], most arms and ammunition was shipped into Constancian territory via an air bridge that linked the Constancian capital Vey with the ESB administered [[Shireroth|Shirerithian]] colony of Ura'Bos. Chartered commercial airliners also flew cargo flights into Vey from ESB depots in Goldshire and [[Elwynn]], however these were more vulnerable to interception and thus were relegated to carrying less mission critical items of equipment. The ESB-Jörmungandr Group mission to provide ongoing logistical support to the Constancian Armed Forces was known as Operation Ithaca[http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group#Operation_Ithaca(1)].

===Calbain involvement===
On the early morning of May 10th, the High Council of [[Calbion]] announced that it would militarily support Jingdao and would send two aircraft carriers, the CNS Llywelyn V and the CNS Owain I, to the Euran continent. The vessels were deployed that same day, proving support for a Jingdaoese invasion. In addition to this, the High Council also decreed a partial mobilisation of all Calbain males under the age of 28.[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1214&t=17194]

The High Councilor for Foreign Relations further denounced the Constancian nation as "a force of evil" and accused their government of warmongering.

Calbion officially declared war on Constancia later that day in support of Jingdao, an ally and fellow member of the [[Blackrock Pact]].[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1214&p=138130#p138130]

===Natopian involvement===
After several pleas of high-placed officials, and the Basileusa of Constancia herself [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=205&t=17211#p138192], to the Pentheros of the Dozan Bovic Church in Natopia, the Bovic Church decided to support the war efforts of the Constancians with the establishment of the '''Naval Phalanx'''. On the 12th, the Phalax joined the fighting at the Constancian side [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=205&t=17228].

==The Battle of Portus Felix==
By the 11th of May, the capital ships of the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy, after being delayed by the need to improvise mine-sweeping operations, had reached firing positions in the deep channels of the Sandy River from whence they began a sustained cruise missile bombardment of the Constancian military airfields and radar installations.

The bombardment was intended to suppress the Constancian defences as a prelude to a riverine amphibious invasion led by the Jingdaoese Marshal Xi.

This attack was met by a desperate counter-sortie by the Constancian Navy's reserve of light attack boats, mounting effectively a suicide charge against the screen of armed trawlers and corvettes protecting the Jingdaoese capital ships. Although wreaking havoc upon the escort ships, the attack ultimately failed to penetrate through to the heavy warships or to the troop transports, and this proved to be crucial, as from these the invasion forces now disembarked and, on the 12th of May, began to land in large numbers north of Portus Felix. The resistance of the Home Guard Banda assigned to protect that stretch of the river was spirit and inflicted heavy casualties on the landing forces, however ultimately the Jingdaoese were ashore in divisional and eventually in corps strength formations with armour and artillery in such numbers that the defenders were swept aside and their defences literally bulldozed. From this beachhead the Jingdaoese staged a deft sickle cut southwards isolating the town from the rest of the Kingdom.
[[File:Tyrenians Surrendering.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Tyrenian secret forces posing as surrendering defectors at Portus Felix, prior to instigating a suicide attack.</div> ]]
Only by desperate fighting was an armoured thrust by the Jingdaoese Fifth Panzer division prevented from breaching the city walls and breaking into the centre of the town.

The most successful attempt at breaching the defensive perimeter around Portus Felix occurred when [[Tyrenia|Tyrenian]] special forces, posing as deserters, set off a series of bombs in front of the headquarters of the 49th Bandon of the 9th Infantry Tagma in the Constancian Army, thereby killing around forty-five soldiers. [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1207&p=138376#p138376].

After a bitter struggle which cost the Jingdaoese around 10,000 KIA along with the destruction of five panzers and the loss of a frigate and nine trawlers to losses in the region of 13,000 KIA for the Constancian garrison, together with twelve Scorpion light tanks destroyed and the loss of forty-nine fibreglass attack boats, the survivors of the Constancian Army and its auxiliaries abandoned the town, which was subsequently fire-bombed, on the 15th of May 2016. The survivors of the regular infantry, although successful in fighting their way clear, were now in some considerable disorder and had been obliged to abandon or destroy most of their heavy equipment as fuel and ammunition ran short.

==The Logistics war==

The Jingdaoese were quick to exploit their advantage, devising a plan to land heavy cargo aircraft onto hastily prepared dirt runways, aiming to reinforce the precarious bridgehead with up to 5,000 infantry, together with ammo and stores a day. The Constancians estimated that the invaders would need 500 tons a day, including food and medicines, in order to keep an army of any size in the field.

The Constancian Home Guard in the meantime was able to rely on interior lines of communication and to augment their rations by living off the land. At the same time the Constancian peasantry was tasked with herding livestock northwards to Vey and to destroy any crops in the fields or the granaries that were liable to fall into enemy hands.

The Constancian Armed Forces, regrouping after the first hard battle, began to focus on isolating the invaders from reinforcement and resupply by reducing the bridgehead and interrupting the supply chain.

After the declaration of war, the Constancian Armed Forces began to cast around for arms and munitions, this included the investigation of options to purchase warships to augment the riverine element of the Constancian Navy, which prior to the war lacked the means with which to conduct blue water maritime operations. Contact with the Greater Pallisican Trade Association resulted in the purchase of 15 [http://passiocorum.mncommunities.org/community/showthread.php?tid=329&pid=1144#pid1144 Northman Class Corvettes], modified at the request of Strategos Metaxas to include anti-ship missile launchers. Although the Constancian Navy was able to fly crews out to take command of the vessels, the first of which was dispatched to the Shirerithian island of Ura'Bos, where the ESB Corporation had established a colony, the Jingdaoese domination of the lower reaches of the Sandy River and subsequent occupation of Portus Felix, precluded their return to the home theatre.
 
The decision therefore was made to utilise these new vessels in conjunction with the letters of marque issued by the Constancian Government to the ESB Corporation to wage a campaign of commerce raiding against Jingdao and its allies.

==The Bridgehead established==

With a bridgehead secured, the Grand Secretariat ordered the mass deployment of the National Protection Army into Constancia. 5,000 infantrymen and tank crews were scheduled to arrive at the airport on a daily basis along with ammunitions, food supplies and even more panzers.

[[File:Frontline 17 May 2016.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Front Line on the 17th of May, after the Jingdaoese landed the 1st and 4th Armies of the National Protection Army, established a new defensive perimeter around the conquered town of Portus Felix.</div> ]]

The agents of the Tegong also set to work recruiting from the neighbouring barbarian tribes and nomads for a force of local levies, known, with an eye for propaganda as much as anything, as the '''Imperial Constancian Volunteers''.' This force was to be led by a disaffected minor royal, Prince Alexius of Constancia, who was reportedly being groomed by the Tegong to serve as a puppet ruler.

===Operation Dragon===
Following the defeat of the small regular Constancian Army in the Battle of Portus Felix, mitigated only by the success it had in fighting its way clear from encirclement on the 15th and 16th of May, the burden of the fighting would now fall squarely on the 1,500,000 strong Home Guard, as well as any ad hoc militias and resistance groups raised as the war wore on.

The Home Guard plan was to have 600,000 men assigned to the Basileusoi Army in the Prosgeiosi Basileus (Crown Lands), the Army of Eura at Ad Pontes in Coele-Eura and the River Army at Portus Felix. The remaining 700,000 men formed the Army of Vey, responsible for the defence of the city of Vey and its surrounding Thematic province of the same name.

The rapid isolation of Portus Felix from the rest of the country had forced the River Army to establish its headquarters and mobilisation centre at the city of Elaion in the Theme (province) of Vey. The Exubitors were thus obliged, from the outset of the invasion, to rush Home Guard detachments south from Petros and Vey which coalesced into the 1st and 2nd Home Guard Corps on the 17th of May, as they arrived and took up positions facing the leading edge of the deployment zone of the Jingdaoese National Peoples Army.

On the 18th of May, at 6am in the morning, Autokrator Metaxas directed the 1st Corps under Strategos Alexios Paxos and the 2nd Corps under Strategos George Maniakes to go onto the offensive. The 1st Corps comprised of 124 infantry banda (49,600 men) and 400 specialists trained by the ESB who were assigned to operate 'Pexihans Funnies' a contingent of 100 improvised armoured vehicles (performance, apperance equipped with a forward firing 290mm Petard mortar and carrying the Hedgehog device which could fire 24 spigot mortars simultaneously, lobbing a barrage of mortar rounds in a salvo ahead of the armoured vehicle, The 2nd Corps comprised of 125 infantry banda (50,000 men) supported by the remaining Eurocopter EC135 helicopters of the Constancian Air Forces Gamma Squadron, which dropped barrel bombs packed with scrap metal and high explosive and chlorine cannisters onto the positions of the 1st Army of the NPA. Both Corps were supported by the ESB's Directorate of Security which had set up 72 improvised Hell Cannons, that hurled explosive filled gas cannisters over a distance of one and a half kilometres, into a series of batteries to pulverise enemy trenches and gun emplacements.

Their objective was to disrupt the deployment of the NPA and, if able, to push on to the original landing zone north of Portus Felix.

==Battle of Dromosker Island==
[[File:Battle of Dromosker Island.png|300px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Unable to relieve the pressure on the homeland, Constancian Naval Units began hitting isolated Jingdaoese outposts in the Skerry Isles.</div> ]]
On the morning of the 18th of June, a strong force of eight Constancian Corvettes approached Dromosker Island, which was occupied by the Jingdaoese protectorate known as the Maritime Free Republic and surprised the two armed merchantmen, the Bucentaure & Trinidad which guarded Trader's Bay, the main colonial settlement on the island.

The Bucentaure and the Trinidad received reports at dawn of four corvettes from the Constancian 9th Flotilla moving up the straits between two islands occupied by Lostisland and the Greater Pallisican Trade Association to their east. Having sailed out of harbour to meet this threat, the two merchantmen were then surprised by the arrival of the 1st Constancian Flotilla which had sailed round to the west of the Pallisican island and which struck the Bucentaure with a Harpoon anti-ship missile, causing fires on the ship that burned uncontrollably and forced its abandonment. The Trinidad continued on towards the reported location of the 9th Flotilla where it in turn came under long range missile fire. However the Trinidad was fitted with a purloined Bofors 40 mm autocannon as its main armament which doubled as a close-in weapon system (CIWS) allowing it to defeat the incoming harpoon missiles - the unfamiliarity of the Constancians with the weapons system they were operating also played a part as only one of the missiles launched came into a range where it was engaged by the onboard CIWS. The Trinidad and the 9th Flotilla continued to close until they came into visual range.

The Trinidad found itself isolated and cut off from Trader's Bay by the arrival of the 1st Flotilla to its rear which closed at speed and began engaging the vessel with their main batteries, a pair of 40mm autocannons mounted on the superstructure of the corvette towards the stern of the corvettes. The Trinidad, although pounded and heavily raked by combined fire power of the far larger opposing force was a converted merchantman that carried an irregular variety of heavy weapons, such as TOW missile launchers and recoilless rifles. more conventionally seen used in land warfare, mounted at various points on the ship and covered in improvised armour. As such it was able to give a good fight.

Captain-General Walter Poldark, the governor of the island, meanwhile had learned of the burning and abandonment of the Bucentaure and received word of the dire predicament of the Trinidad, obliging him to put to see with the full force of the Captain-General's Flotilla, a full blown naval battle ensued.

'''Captain-General's Flotilla'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
| MFRS Jahangir Plan || Urga Class Submarine Tender || Captain Lewis || Damaged
|-
|MFRS Random || Modernized Ironclad || Captain Roderick|| Sunk
|-
|MFRS Roheline|| Modernized Ironclad || Captain Flaxen|| Damaged, returned to port
|-
|MFRS Trinidad||Armed Merchantman||Captain Nestor|| Surrendered
|-
|MFRS Bucentaure||Armed Mechantman||Captain Ryujo|| Abandoned at Sea
|-
|}
 
 
'''1st Flotilla, Constancian Navy'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
|Navarchos Miaoulis|| Antiploiarchos Georgios Kondylis || Northman Class Corvette||bridge destroyed by TOW missile. Command crew killed. Vessel recovered under tow by the Lemnos.
|-
|Georgios Averof|| Plotarchis Vasilefs Konstantinos ||Northman Class Corvette||Superficial damage
|-
|Lemnos|| Ypoploiarchos Athanasios Eftaxias||Northman Class Corvette||Undamaged
|-
|Kilkis|| Ypoploiarchos Theodoros Pangalos||Northman Class Corvette||Undamaged
|-
|}
 
 
'''9th Flotilla, Constancian Navy'''
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Captain
! scope="col" | Vessel Type
! scope="col" | Fate
|-
|Hydra ||Antiploiarchos Pavlos Kountouriotis||Northman Class Corvette|| Damaged.
|-
|Psara||Plotarchis Alexandros Zaimis|| Northman Class Corvette|| Heavily damaged. Scuttled at sea. Crew recovered.
|-
|Spetsai||Ypoploiarchos Michael Kourtikios||Northman Class Corvette || Light damage from small arms fire.
|-
|Elli||Ypoploiarchos Eumathios Philokales||Northman Class Corvette ||Undamaged.
|-
|}

==Disturbances in Walstadt==
On the 17th of May, Heinrich Rasmus, the Kattei Emperor, announced his intention to visit Walstadt (a self-governing demesne of Natopia) on the continent of Cibola for the purpose of meeting his father, the Great Enlightened King, Welf Blutwasser-Ayreon-Kalirion, to discuss unspecified matters. Before the visit, Welf had revoked the right of Heinrich to inherit the throne of Walstadt and designated Heinrich's brother Theodor as the new heir to the throne. The Emperor was assigned a suite of rooms at the Zauberförde under the protection of Lord [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Adam_Ayreon-Kalirion Adam Ayreon-Kalirion] whose mother, [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Noor_Bint_Simrani-Kalirion Noor] was Queen of [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/Goldshire Goldshire] and a patron of the [http://shireroth.org/shirewiki/ESB-J%C3%B6rmungandr_Group ESB-Jörmungandr Group]. At the time of the Emperor's visit, Noor was in residence at the Zauberförde visiting her son who was enjoying a brief respite from the rigours of the Youth Boarding School of Walstadt's [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=16618 Jugendinternat] regime.
 
 
Walstadt, like most of Natopia, was officially neutral in the Euran War, although its government had taken the strongest stance in condemning the decision of the Dozan Bovic Church to join the Euran War[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17284(1)] and in this it was matched by the Unified Church of Walstadt[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17230(2)] which denounced those acts it saw as inflaming tensions between residents of Walstadt who followed the divergent Jingdaoese and Natopian religious traditions.
 
 
On the 21st of May, a Goldshire registered trading barque, the Seahawk, owned by the ESB Group entered the Whaling Harbour of Walstadt with the stated purpose of buying up provisions for the company's southern-hemisphere outpost on the obscure Shirerithian island of Ura'Bos[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1063&t=17286(3)]. The refusal of Welf to acknowledge letters of credit offered by the company resulted in protests by the visiting mariners which saw the residence of the King, House Walstadt, pelted with petrol bombs and subsequently burned to the ground. In the ensuing mêlée, a Shirerithian sailor was stabbed in the back with a harpoon wielded by one of the King's guardsmen.
 
 
After a night of arson, looting and mayhem, the sailors moved on from the ransacked warehouses and customs house, where they had left letters of credit nailed to the rafters, to lay siege to the Zauberförde.

==War crimes==
12th of May 2016: Jingdaoese Panzer Division uses non-combatant prisoners as human-shields in attack on Portus Felix [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138258#p138258]. Constancian refugees abducted by Imperial Jingdaoese Navy. 
13th of May 2016: Grand Marshal Xi delivered an ultimatum [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17235] threatening the use of thermobaric (air-fuel) bombs against civilian population centres if Portus Felix continues resistance. Constancian Army uses chemical weapons in an attempt to break siege of Portus Felix. 
14th of May 2016: Tyrenian Special Forces, from the Gladio Unit of the Tyrenian Navy launched a suicide bomb attack against a Bandon (roughly equivalent to a Battalion) command post on the outskirts of Portus Felix, killing forty-five men in addition to the six man attack squad. Constancians respond with a shoot to kill policy towards Jingdaoese troops attempting to surrender. 
15th of May 2016: Jingdaoese Naval Aviation deployed three combat jets on a kamikaze mission to attack Portus Felix with thermobaric weapons. The attack inflicted mass casualties on the civilian population and garrison and caused a collapse in the command hierarchy and communications network of the forces encircled in the town. 
16th of May 2016: More reported abductions of captured civilians by Jingdaoese forces operating in the Portus Felix area. Many of the civilians are forced to cooperate with the authorities or undergo severe punishment by having to listen to the Eurovision song of Ukraine [http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138554#p138554].

==Forum links==

*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17149 Bringing down Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17167 Declaration of War]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1252&t=17260 Imperial Union of Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17163 The fleet approaches Constancia]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17243 Leaked memo to Marshal Xi]
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17235 An ultimatum has been sent to Portus Felix] (13/05/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17266 Reinforcing the airstrips near Pontus Felix] (16/06/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1251&t=17264 Pontus Felix, Itl Airport] (16/05/2016)
*[http://bastionunion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1207&p=138596#p138596 Operation Dragon, Constancian Counter-Offensive] (18/05/2016)


==References==

[[Category:Conflicts]]

Tegong

2016-05-15T21:05:52Z

Jezza rasmus: made some links

[[File:Tegong.png|thumb]]
The '''Tègōng''' is a paramilitary organisation in [[Jingdao]] which acts as the primary agency for intelligence and obedience. The organisation employs approximately 100,000 men and women. The Tègōng only answers to the [[Heavenly Light]], not even always to a regular emperor, and has a license to kill even government officials such as Imperial Chancellors and generals. Most employees of the Tègōng were born into it and are part of families that have served the Heavenly Lights since the days of Sisera the Ci Empress. For this reason, the Tègōng is also known as the ''Siseranist Tègōng''.

== Notable bases ==
=== Qu 152 ===
Qu 152 is a nuclear missile base that houses intercontinental ballistic missiles that targets locations on [[Tapfer]], [[Mar Sara]] and Eastern [[Cibola]].

===Qu 153 ===
Qu 152 is a signal intelligence bases that houses antennas that collects communication data on Tapfer and Mar Sara.

===Qu 154 ===
Qu 154 is a nuclear missile base that houses intercontinental ballistic missiles that targets locations on Benacia and Northern Island.

===Qu 155 ===
Qu 152 is a signal intelligence bases that houses antennas that collects communication data on Benacia.

===Qu 157===
Qu 157 is a large area on [[Apollonia]] where Jingdao tests its nuclear arsenal. Both atmospheric and underground tests are executed.

===Obedience Machine===
The [[Obedience Machine]] which destroyed most of Jingdao in 5983 ASC was built by the Tègōng. It has not been reloaded since its previous activation but remains in active service.

[[category:Jingdao]]

Tegong

2016-05-15T21:00:17Z

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[[File:Tegong.png|thumb]]
The '''Tègōng''' is a paramilitary organisation in [[Jingdao]] which acts as the primary agency for intelligence and obedience. The organisation employs approximately 100,000 men and women. The Tègōng only answers to the Heavenly Light, not even always to a regular emperor, and has a license to kill even government officials such as Imperial Chancellors and generals. Most employees of the Tègōng were born into it and are part of families that have served the Heavenly Lights since the days of Sisera the Ci Empress. For this reason, the Tègōng is also known as the ''Siseranist Tègōng''.

== Notable bases ==
=== Qu 152 ===
Qu 152 is a nuclear missile base that houses intercontinental ballistic missiles that targets locations on Tapfer, Mar Sara and Eastern Cibola.

===Qu 153 ===
Qu 152 is a signal intelligence bases that houses antennas that collects communication data on Tapfer and Mar Sara.

===Qu 154 ===
Qu 154 is a nuclear missile base that houses intercontinental ballistic missiles that targets locations on Benacia and Northern Island.

===Qu 155 ===
Qu 152 is a signal intelligence bases that houses antennas that collects communication data on Benacia.

===Qu 157===
Qu 157 is a large area on Apollonia where Jingdaoe tests its nuclear arsenal. Both atmospheric and underground tests are executed.

===Obedience Machine===
The [[Obedience Machine]] which destroyed most of Jingdao in 5983 ASC was built by the Tègōng. It has not been reloaded since its previous activation but remains in active service.

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Great Jing Dynasty

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Scroll of Blutwasser

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The scroll of Blutwasser is a parchment scroll which details the family history of the [[Blutwasser]] dynasty.

== Current text of the Scroll of Blutwasser ==
Now these are the names of the sons and daughters of Prince Heinrich, who remained married and loyal to one woman his entire life since she gave warmth to him on a night on the Hill of Chilly Winds, and he was the first native Prince to rule Walstadt: Ludwig, Theodor, Erica, Eugen, Johann, Maria, Simon. These are the names of the sons and daughters of Prince Ludwig, who was the second native Prince to rule Walstadt and who had enjoyed the company of many a woman: Karl, Lothar, Berthold, Eberhard, Maria, Heinrich, Welf, Agnes, Leopold, Rudolf, Meinhard, Adeltrudis, Albrecht, Maximilian, Ferdinand, Julika, Konrad, Bathilda, Gottfried, Johann, Hermann, Elke, Ruprecht, Philipp, Frauke, Aldric, Klaus. These are the names of the sons and daughters of Prince Karl, who took after his father and who was the third native Prince to rule Walstadt: Heinrich, Elijah, Adelheid, Nathan, Jonathan, Jakob, Simone. Now these are the names of the sons and daughters of Prince Lothar, who had little interest in the fairer sex and married a woman who held the opposite, but not a conflicting view, he was the fourth native Prince to rule Walstadt: Gerhard, Julia. These are the names of the sons and daughters of Prince Welf, who was the fifth native Prince to rule Walstadt and who was together with Queen Sisera of Saksenland as men and women have been together since the dawn of time: [[Kattei Emperor | Heinrich]], Theodor, Angela.

Scroll of Blutwasser

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