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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[Pan-Greenism|pan-Greenist]] international militant resistance movement arising from [[The Green|the Green]] (''the Micras nullius'', unclaimed lands in [[Micras]]) in parts of [[Keltia]], [[Corum]], and [[Eura]] in {{AN|1717}}. The Confederacy was formed in response to the series of territorial expansions and offensives launched by the [[Raspur Pact]] to gain control of territories that were recently vacated by the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union]]. The "Dispossessed" self-identify as a vanguard spearheading a global revolution against all recognized and established nations by the people of the Green, uniting all its lands to create a grand supranational alliance, known as the [[Verdant Confederacy]]. It is not known if the Confederacy aims to establish its own state in the future, but it does support the restoration of many nations that previously existed - if only to disrupt and further expand their influence around [[Micras]].


The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a resistance movement arising out of [[the Green]] of southern and eastern [[Keltia]] as well as northern [[Eura]], active as of {{AN|1717}}. It is believed to have coalesced in response to a series of offensives launched by the [[Raspur Pact]] to gain control of territories recently vacated by the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union]].
Composed of hundreds of thousands of different members around [[Micras]], it houses different diaspora or stateless groups and communities living in [[The Green|the Green]]. The organization is led by officials and fighters from the former [[Bassarid Empire]], [[Babkha]], [[Ocia]], [[Ergonia]], [[Ostland]], and many other stateless diasporas. Mercenaries, pirates, and many other groups around [[Micras]] are known to support the Confederacy, with most of them maintaining mutual defense pacts. At its inception, the Confederacy also counted with the full support and participation of the [[Wakara|Wakara Kingdom]] in [[Keltia]] until their full defection and integration into [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] at the end of [[Operation Purple Splendor]] and the foundation of [[Boriquén]]. One of its closest and most powerful partners remains [[Azad Eura]], a similar organization strictly based in [[Eura]] that initially rose in {{AN|1666}}<ref>https://micras.org/wiki/index.php?title=Azad_Eura&oldid=94484</ref> to resist the clash between the [[USSO]] and the [[Raspur Pact]] during the [[Sxiro-Jingdaoese Confrontation]].


Towards the end of 1717, the {{PAGENAME}} achieved more or less full control over [[District of Moorland|Moorland]] following the [[Evacuation of Moorland]]. This would be mirrored by successes in [[Normark]] and [[Ostland]] throughout the final months of that same year. The [[Eastern Eura Trade Association]] would also come to be aligned with the {{PAGENAME}} following its successful defence of [[Norasht]] and [[Rei]] against an [[Operation Jungle Bolo|offensive]] launched by the [[Trans-Euran Command]] of the [[Raspur Pact]] during the same time period.
The Confederacy has mounted significant attacks and military offensives with its partners and allies aimed at stemming the growth of the [[Raspur Pact]] nations, triggering a series of conflicts (as of {{AN|1730}}) still ongoing called the [[Wars of the Dispossessed]]. Initially experiencing significant success, towards the end of {{AN|1717}}, the {{PAGENAME}} achieved more or less full control over [[District of Moorland|Moorland]] following the [[Evacuation of Moorland]]. This would be mirrored by successes in [[Normark]] and [[Ostland]] throughout the final months of that same year. The [[Eastern Eura Trade Association]] would also come to be aligned with the {{PAGENAME}} following its successful defence of [[Norasht]] and [[Rei]] against an [[Operation Jungle Bolo|offensive]] launched by the [[Trans-Euran Command]] of the [[Raspur Pact]] during the same time period. Since {{AN|1717}}, the Confederacy has experienced a mix of significant defeats and stunning upset victories in many different resistance theatres around [[Micras]]. In {{AN|1718}}, the Confederacy scored a significant victory by [[Death of King Manco Cápac I and Basileus Giakoumis|shooting down Condor One]], the airplane carrying King [[Manco Cápac]] of [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] and Basileus [[Giakoumis]] of [[Constancia]]. This triggered a massive crushing response and offensive around the world by the [[Raspur Pact]] and, separately by other nations as well, that significantly degraded the Confederacy in [[Keltia]] and [[Corum]]. Despite this response, the Confederacy maintains a significant resistance in the remaining unclaimed lands in [[Eura]] and [[Keltia]]. The [[Alexandrium|discovery of Alexandrium]] in [[Eura]] in {{AN|1729}}<ref>[[NBC_Newsfeed/1729#1_3]]</ref> offered the Confederacy and its allies a significant source of power, finance, and possibly weaponry. This has produced further conflict, triggering a series of wars around [[Eura]] called the [[Alexandrium Wars]].
 
Currently, the Confederacy counts with several ships, significant sources of ammo and equipment obtained from collapsed nations, especially the [[Bassarid Empire]]. Specific details about its strength and organization are not precisely known, but rather accurate estimates of strength may be gathered based on evidence gathered at battles, border security operations, and through foreign intelligence reports.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Confederacy of the Dispossessed is a loose coalition of pirates, smugglers, and rebels that operate across various seafaring nations, with their base of operations in the lands formerly belonging to the Haifo-Pallisican Empire in [[Keltia]] and [[Eura]]. Since its creation, however, the group has expanded to include well more than just those affected by the collapse of the Haifo-Pallisican Empire to include other groups and peoples in [[The Green]]. The group is often referred to as the "Confederacy" or the "Dispossessed," but the exact origins of these names are shrouded in mystery.
The name of the Confederacy comes from many different sources. The Confederacy is a grand and rather loose international coalition of militant groups, slavers, independence movements, pirates, mercenaries, and smugglers. The loose and wholly voluntary arrangement was initially inspired by the writings of [[Lucius Tanah-Leyte]], an [[Ocia|Ocian]] early Dispossessed leader and thinker. In his influential [[Pan-Greenism|pan-Greenist]] pamphlet, ''[[The Wretched of the Green]]'', he writes, "what is needed most is a Confederacy of all the Dispossessed and the Stateless of Micras, to rise and defend our families and bring real and lasting peace." The phrase entered the pan-Greenist discourse and soon came to name the entire militant organization, having been widely adopted as common parlance quickly.


Some members of the Confederacy claim that the name "Dispossessed" reflects their status as outcasts and refugees from the various conflicts and upheavals that have rocked their homelands. They see themselves as a group of people who have been abandoned by their governments and left to fend for themselves, forced to turn to piracy and rebellion in order to survive. According to this narrative, the Confederacy is a coalition of the oppressed, united in their struggle against tyranny and oppression.
Some members of the Confederacy claim that the name "Dispossessed" reflects their status as outcasts and refugees from the various conflicts and upheavals that have rocked their homelands. They see themselves as a group of people who have been abandoned by their governments and left to fend for themselves, forced to turn to piracy and rebellion in order to survive. According to this narrative, the Confederacy is a coalition of the oppressed, united in their struggle against tyranny and oppression. However, others suggest that the name "Dispossessed" is more of a misnomer, and that the group is made up of opportunistic criminals and mercenaries who have little interest in political or ideological causes.
 
However, others suggest that the name "Dispossessed" is more of a misnomer, and that the group is made up of opportunistic criminals and mercenaries who have little interest in political or ideological causes. Some intelligence experts within the [[Raspur Pact]] dispute whether the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is even a cohesive organization with a single name, or whether it is simply a collection of disparate groups that have been lumped together by outsiders.
 
Despite the confusion surrounding its origins and name, there is no denying that the Confederacy of the Dispossessed has become a formidable force in the world of piracy and seaborne insurgency. With its network of bases, fleets, and safe havens, the group has been able to launch daring raids on shipping lanes, coastal towns, and military outposts throughout the region. Its leaders are skilled and ruthless, and their crews are fiercely loyal to the cause, whatever that may be.
 
For many, the Confederacy of the Dispossessed represents a threat to the established order and a challenge to the powers that be. Its ships fly no flags and follow no rules, and its captains and crews are some of the most feared and respected figures on the high seas. Whether they are fighting for a noble cause or simply looking to enrich themselves, the members of the Confederacy are united by a shared sense of purpose and a determination to survive and thrive in a world that has cast them aside.


==History==
==History==
In the aftermath of the collapse of the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]], the unclaimed lands of [[The Green]] became a breeding ground for lawlessness, pirate activity, and small-scale warfare. The [[Raspur Pact]] saw an opportunity to expand their territory and launched offensives to gain control of these abandoned territories. In response, the Dispossessed emerged as a resistance movement, with the goal of protecting their homes and preventing the [[Raspur Pact]] from seizing control of The Green.
{{See also|Razzia|Pan-Greenism|Operation Purple Splendor|Operation Purple Shroud|Operation Jungle Bolo}}
In the aftermath of the collapse of the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]], the unclaimed lands of [[The Green]] became a breeding ground for lawlessness, pirate activity, and small-scale warfare. The [[Raspur Pact]] saw an opportunity to expand their territory and launched offensives to gain control of these abandoned territories. In response, the Dispossessed emerged as a resistance movement, with the goal of protecting their homes and preventing the [[Raspur Pact]] from seizing control of The Green. The Confederacy was founded in a series of meetings led by political thinker [[Lucius Tanah-Leyte]], [[Fíalara Préidon]] (a former [[Bassarid Empire|Bassarid]] sailor known as "the Red Admiral"), and [[Mads Frederiksen]] ([[Elluenuueq|Elwynnese]] soldier that escaped [[The Scouring]] known as "the Gunsmith") in {{AN|1716}} in [[Passas]]. The developing collapse of the [[Bassarid Empire]] in [[Keltia]], [[Corum]], and [[Eura]] would trigger a scramble by neighboring nations to secure and annex the territories to expand and preserve their security. Expecting this, the meetings led to the founding of the Confederacy, centered around the [[Pan-Greenism|pan-Greenist]] ideals of Tanah-Leyte, as described in his pamphlet ''[[The Wretched of the Green]]'', of solidarity, resistance, and the destruction of all nations that seek to expand and conduct [[Razzia|razzias]] in [[The Green|the Green]]. The group is seen as the direct, hostile response to the movements across many [[Micras|Micran]] capitals that held the tenet that "the Green must be conquered!"<ref>https://hub.mn/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10039&p=99136#p99136</ref>.


Towards the end of {{AN|1717}}, the Dispossessed achieved more or less full control over [[District of Moorland|Moorland]] following the [[Evacuation of Moorland]]. This would be mirrored by successes in [[Normark]] and [[Ostland]] throughout the final months of that same year. The [[Eastern Eura Trade Association]] would also come to be aligned with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed following its successful defence of [[Norasht]] and [[Rei]] against an offensive launched by the [[Trans-Euran Command]] of the [[Raspur Pact]] during the same time period.
Towards the end of {{AN|1717}}, the Dispossessed achieved more or less full control over [[District of Moorland|Moorland]] following the [[Evacuation of Moorland]]. This would be mirrored by successes in [[Normark]] and [[Ostland]] throughout the final months of that same year. The [[Eastern Eura Trade Association]] would also come to be aligned with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed following its successful defence of [[Norasht]] and [[Rei]] against an offensive launched by the [[Trans-Euran Command]] of the [[Raspur Pact]] during the same time period.
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Although driven back by the [[Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Federal Forces]] and [[Keltia Command]] in [[Passas]], the year {{AN|1718}} would see the Confederacy score another psychologically devastating victory over the [[Raspur Pact]] with the [[death of King Manco Cápac I and Basileus Giakoumis]] through the targeted shootdown of [[Condor One]] over Passas. The retaliatory orbital strike on [[Northman]], conducted by the [[Natopian Defense Force#Natopian Spacefleet|Natopian Spacefleet]], and subsequent airstrikes could not disguise the disruption which had been caused to two key member states of the Pact.
Although driven back by the [[Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Federal Forces]] and [[Keltia Command]] in [[Passas]], the year {{AN|1718}} would see the Confederacy score another psychologically devastating victory over the [[Raspur Pact]] with the [[death of King Manco Cápac I and Basileus Giakoumis]] through the targeted shootdown of [[Condor One]] over Passas. The retaliatory orbital strike on [[Northman]], conducted by the [[Natopian Defense Force#Natopian Spacefleet|Natopian Spacefleet]], and subsequent airstrikes could not disguise the disruption which had been caused to two key member states of the Pact.


As of {{AN|1728}}, the confederacy had been largely expelled from its Keltian holdings, with the last bastions of the formerly wide ranging Corsair fleets being confined to the Norashti and Zinjibari coast of northeastern Eura.
As of {{AN|1728}}, the confederacy had been largely expelled from its [[Keltia|Keltian]] holdings, with the last bastions of the formerly wide ranging Corsair fleets being confined to the Norashti and Zinjibari coast of northeastern [[Eura]] and some parts of [[Corum]].
 
===Conflicts involving the Confederacy===
The Confederacy of the Dispossessed has been involved in a number of conflicts with various neighboring states and factions. These conflicts include:
*The [[Wars of the Disinherited]]: a series of conflicts between the Disinherited and the [[Raspur]] Pact forces, beginning in {{AN|1717}} and continuing to the present day. The Disinherited have managed to hold their ground and even expand their territories in some cases, despite being vastly outnumbered and outgunned.
**[[Evacuation of Moorland]] in northeast [[Keltia]];
**[[Operation Jungle Bolo]] and the [[Norasht campaign]] in eastern [[Eura]];
**[[Operation Purple Splendor]] in southeast [[Keltia]];
**[[Operation Thunder Drop]], in [[Haifa]] and [[Blore Heath]] proper, and the [[Sea of Storms]];
**[[Siege of Dalen (1717– )]], in Dalen (aka [[Jangsong]]);
*The [[Corsair Wars]]: a series of conflicts between the corsair fleets and various other naval powers, including the [[Raspur Pact]]. These conflicts have been marked by hit-and-run attacks, piracy, and naval battles, with the corsairs often coming out on top due to their superior knowledge of the seas and their unconventional tactics.
*The [[Alexandrium Wars]]: a series of conflicts in [[Eura]] around a new element, [[Alexandrium]], that is rare, powerful, and extremely lucrative. Confederacy builds alliance with [[Azad Eura]] to seize [[Alexandrium]] deposits in the continent.
*The [[Bitter Spring]]: regional unrest in [[Eura]] stemming from the [[Alexandrium Wars]] and [[Oportia]]'s large expansion in southeastern [[Eura]].


==Organisation==
==Organisation==
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As of {{AN|1717}} the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is believed to be formed of twelve corsair fleets operating in the [[Sea of Storms]] and a thirteenth fleet operating in the [[Strait of Haifa]]. The highly independent nature of these piratical fleets, each purported to be under the command of a captain-general, has meant that, in spite of the rumored existence of an "Emperor" amongst their numbers, has meant that they seemingly lack the cohesion necessary to form a state. Nonetheless, their access to warships, military hardware, munitions, supplies, and trained naval crews, combined with their willingness to rove far and wide in plundering expeditions as well as in support of the disinherited of [[the Green]], means that these corsair fleets, specializing in sudden descents on under defended coastal regions, could become a significant threat for years to come.
As of {{AN|1717}} the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is believed to be formed of twelve corsair fleets operating in the [[Sea of Storms]] and a thirteenth fleet operating in the [[Strait of Haifa]]. The highly independent nature of these piratical fleets, each purported to be under the command of a captain-general, has meant that, in spite of the rumored existence of an "Emperor" amongst their numbers, has meant that they seemingly lack the cohesion necessary to form a state. Nonetheless, their access to warships, military hardware, munitions, supplies, and trained naval crews, combined with their willingness to rove far and wide in plundering expeditions as well as in support of the disinherited of [[the Green]], means that these corsair fleets, specializing in sudden descents on under defended coastal regions, could become a significant threat for years to come.


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===Affiliates===
|+ Notable figures of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed
*[[Knotaric]], [[Dalen]]
! Name
*The ''Khan of Shahpéo'', Eastern [[Eura]]
! Role
*[[Azad Eura]]
! Background
===Leadership===
! Personality
===Command Structure===
! Fate
===Finance===
|-
==Ideology==
| The Red Admiral
{{Main|Pan-Greenism}}
| Captain
===Objectives===
| Former sailor and pirate from the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]]
===Grievances===
| Ruthless and cunning, with a reputation for punishing disloyalty harshly
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| Aida the Avenger
| Council member
| Former slave who rose through the ranks of the Dispossessed to become a respected leader
| Fierce and uncompromising, with a deep-seated hatred for the [[Raspur Pact]] and anyone who collaborates with them
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| Azizah the Blade
| Council member
| Former assassin who now uses her skills to further the cause of the Dispossessed
| Quiet and calculating, with a deep-seated hatred for anyone who oppresses the weak
| Killed in {{AN|1719}} during [[Operation Purple Shroud]]
|-
| Xander the Wanderer
| Captain
| Former trader who turned to piracy after losing everything in the chaos following the collapse of the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]]
| Adventurous and resourceful, with a knack for finding new opportunities for plunder and profit
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| The Ironclad Duke
| Captain
| Former shipbuilder who now leads a formidable fleet of ironclad warships
| Gruff and practical, with a deep respect for the power of technology and machinery
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| Kaida the Corsair Queen
| Captain
| Former smuggler who now commands a fleet of corsairs and privateers
| Charismatic and bold, with a talent for inspiring loyalty and devotion in her crew
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| The Ghost Captain
| Captain
| Former sailor who now commands a ghostly ship crewed by the spirits of fallen Dispossessed fighters
| Mysterious and enigmatic, with a reputation for striking terror into the hearts of his enemies
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| The Scourge of the Sea
| Captain
| Former fisherman who now commands a fleet of fast and deadly warships
| Relentless and brutal, with a penchant for making an example of those who defy him
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| The Viper
| Guerilla Leader
| Based in [[Passas]], former [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]]
| Ruthless, unforgiving, burning hatred for [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] and its [[Caputia|Caputian]] population. Leader of the Dispossessed fighting [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] in [[Operation Purple Splendor]].
| Killed in {{AN|1719}} during [[Operation Purple Shroud]]
|-
| The Gunsmith
| Ballistics Expert
| Based in [[Passas]], former [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]]
| An expert in ballistics and a rumored operator in [[Passas]]. Has an enormous cache/stockpile of weapons and missiles from the [[Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]] that keep [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] from achieving full air supremacy in [[Passas]].
| Killed in {{AN|1719}} during [[Operation Purple Shroud]]
|-
| Captain Flintlock
| Corsair Captain
| Leader of the "Flintlock Fleet"
| Cunning, daring, flamboyant, known for his colorful personality and daring exploits.
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| Lady Nightingale
| Council Member
| Clan Leader of the Nightingale Clan
| Diplomatic, intelligent, shrewd negotiator, known for her ability to broker deals and alliances
| Killed in {{AN|1719}} during [[Operation Purple Shroud]]
|-
| Iron Tom
| Council Member
| Clan Leader of the Ironclad Clan
| Gruff, straightforward, loyal to his crew and fellow captains, known for his unwavering determination and uncompromising nature
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| Redbeard
| Corsair Captain
| Leader of the "Red Fleet"
| Brutal, merciless, feared by his enemies and respected by his allies, known for his love of battle and his fierce loyalty to the Confederacy
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| The Navigator
| Corsair Captain
| Leader of the "Navigator Fleet"
| Resourceful, intelligent, a master of navigation and strategy, known for his ability to outmaneuver and outthink his opponents
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|-
| The Marauder
| Corsair Captain
| Leader of the "Marauder Fleet"
| Reckless, impulsive, unpredictable, known for his willingness to take on any challenge and his love of adventure
| Active as of {{AN|1717}}
|}
 
==Economy==
The economy of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is largely based on piracy, with the corsairs raiding coastal settlements and capturing ships to loot their cargo. Additionally, the Disinherited often seize control of resource-rich areas and exploit them for their own gain. These resources include timber, minerals, and fertile land for agriculture.
 
The lack of a centralized government and stable infrastructure has made it difficult for the Confederacy to engage in any legitimate trade or commerce. However, some enterprising individuals have managed to establish black markets and underground trade networks, dealing in stolen goods, weapons, and other illicit items.
 
==Culture==
The culture of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is heavily influenced by its roots in the Green of Keltia, as well as the former Haifo-Pallisican Empire. The Disinherited are a diverse group of people with different ethnic and religious backgrounds, but they share a common sense of identity as the dispossessed and the oppressed.
 
The corsairs, on the other hand, have developed a unique subculture that emphasizes bravery, cunning, and independence. They often use distinctive symbols and tattoos to identify themselves and their ships, and some captains are known for their flamboyant personalities and daring exploits.
 
===Language===
The primary languages spoken within the Confederacy of the Dispossessed are XXXXXX and XXXXXX.
 
===Religion===
The religious practices within the Confederacy of the Dispossessed are diverse, with many of the Disinherited adhering to traditional tribal beliefs and the corsairs following a syncretic blend of Haifan, Keltic, and pirate traditions.
 
==Military==
==Military==
The military of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is made up of the corsair fleets and the Disinherited fighters. The corsairs are skilled sailors and fighters, with a wide range of naval vessels at their disposal. Their hit-and-run tactics, surprise attacks, and use of guerilla warfare make them a formidable force to reckon with, despite their lack of formal training and discipline.
===The Army of the Disinherited===
 
The [[Army of the Disinherited]] form the mainstay of the fighting power of the Confederacy on land. Formed from amongst the defence forces and private military companies of the former regime in northern [[Eura]], southern [[Keltia]], and along the shores of the [[Strait of Haifa]], these militia fighters primarily operate in warbands forty to one hundred and twenty strong but can form into vast divisions and leagues capable of dominating entire regions, especially when operating in conjunction with the corsair fleets. Their strength lies in their knowledge of the terrain, their ability to blend in with the local population, and their experience in irregular warfare. The Blackrock Clan, in particular, serves as the Confederacy's heavy infantry force. Equipment varies widely and can include captured equipment, improvised weapons, and relics from the [[Bassarid Empire|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]].
The Disinherited, on the other hand, are primarily land-based fighters. They rely on their knowledge of the terrain, their ability to blend in with the local population, and their experience in irregular warfare to fight against larger, better-equipped forces. They often use hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, and sabotage to disrupt enemy operations and harass enemy troops.
====The Army of Keltia====
 
====The Army of Eura====
=== Council of Captains ===
====The Army of Corum====
The Council of Captains serves as the primary governing body of the Confederation. The Council consists of leaders from the various pirate bands and warrior clans that make up the Confederation. The Council is responsible for making decisions on matters of war, diplomacy, and resource allocation.
 
===Corsair fleets===
The corsair fleets, made up of experienced sailors and battle-hardened warriors, are the most visible aspect of the Confederacy's military power. These fleets are highly mobile, and their expertise in naval warfare and piracy makes them a significant threat to the navies of established powers. Each fleet is purported to be under the command of a captain-general, with some claiming allegiance to an "Emperor" or "Empress." Despite the lack of cohesion between the fleets, their ability to carry out sudden raids and attacks on under defended coastal regions makes them a formidable force.
* First Fleet: The Red Admiral's Fleet
* Second Fleet: Xander the Wanderer's Fleet
* Third Fleet: The Ironclad Duke's Fleet
* Fourth Fleet: Kaida the Corsair Queen's Fleet
* Fifth Fleet: The Ghost Captain's Fleet
* Sixth Fleet: The Scourge of the Sea's Fleet
* Seventh Fleet: Captain Flintlock's Fleet
* Eighth Fleet: Redbeard's Fleet
* Ninth Fleet: The Navigator's Fleet
* Eleventh Fleet: The Marauder's Fleet
* Twelfth Fleet: The Corum Fleet
 
The strength of the Confederacy lies in its naval power. The corsair fleets, composed of a variety of naval vessels, are capable of conducting raids and hit-and-run attacks. However, the exact number of ships under the command of each captain is unknown. It's safe to assume that the types of ships range from fast, agile raiding vessels to larger, more heavily armed warships.
 
===The Disinherited===
The Disinherited form the mainstay of the fighting power of the Confederacy on land. Formed from amongst the defence forces and private military companies of the former regime in northern [[Eura]], southern [[Keltia]], and along the shores of the [[Strait of Haifa]], these militia fighters primarily operate in warbands forty to one hundred and twenty strong but can form into vast divisions and leagues capable of dominating entire regions, especially when operating in conjunction with the corsair fleets. Their strength lies in their knowledge of the terrain, their ability to blend in with the local population, and their experience in irregular warfare. The Blackrock Clan, in particular, serves as the Confederacy's heavy infantry force. Equipment varies widely and can include captured equipment, improvised weapons, and relics from the [[Bassarid Empire|Haifo-Pallisican Empire]].


=== Clans of the Dispossessed ===
===Corsair Fleets===
The Confederation is made up of various tribal clans, each with their own leader and military force. These tribal clans are responsible for providing soldiers for the Confederation's army and are given a certain degree of autonomy in matters of internal governance.
====Keltian Fleet====
====Euran Fleet====
====Corum Fleet====


==== Ironclad Clan ====
===Air Fleet of the Confederacy===
The Ironclad Clan is made up of former sailors and shipbuilders who now serve as the Confederation's naval force. The Ironclad Clan is responsible for maintaining and operating the Confederation's fleet of ships.


==== Blackrock Clan ====
===Special Commands===
The Blackrock Clan is made up of former soldiers and mercenaries who now serve as the Confederation's heavy infantry force. The Blackrock Clan is responsible for defending the Confederation's cities and fortifications.
====Cyberwarfare Unit====
====Destabilization Unit====


==== Nightshade Clan ====
The Nightshade Clan is made up of former assassins and spies who now serve as the Confederation's special operations force. The Nightshade Clan is responsible for carrying out covert operations, sabotage, and assassinations.


==== Skywatch Clan ====
==See also==
The Skywatch Clan is made up of former pilots and airmen who now serve as the Confederation's air force. The Skywatch Clan is responsible for maintaining and operating the Confederation's fleet of aircraft. The Skywatch Clan maintains and operates the Confederacy's fleet of aircraft. The exact number and types of aircraft are unknown, but it's safe to assume that it includes a mix of fighter planes, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft, likely obtained from the remnants of the Haifo-Pallisican Empire or captured from enemies.
==References==
 
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The Confederacy's strength lies in its flexibility, the diversity of its forces, and its ability to conduct guerrilla warfare and hit-and-run attacks. Despite suffering from depleting supplies and dwindling personnel, it remains a formidable force capable of resisting larger, better-equipped adversaries.
 
=== Auxiliary Forces ===
The Confederation also has a number of auxiliary forces that serve in support roles such as logistics, intelligence, and medical services. These forces are made up of non-combatants and are responsible for keeping the Confederation's military machine running smoothly.
 
====Federates of the Confederacy====
*[[Knotaric]], [[Dalen]]
*The ''Khan of Shahpéo'', Eastern Eura
 
===Conflicts involving the Confederacy===
The Confederacy of the Dispossessed has been involved in a number of conflicts with various neighboring states and factions. These conflicts include:
*The [[Wars of the Disinherited]]: a series of conflicts between the Disinherited and the [[Raspur]] Pact forces, beginning in {{AN|1717}} and continuing to the present day. The Disinherited have managed to hold their ground and even expand their territories in some cases, despite being vastly outnumbered and outgunned.
**[[Evacuation of Moorland]] in northeast [[Keltia]];
**[[Operation Jungle Bolo]] and the [[Norasht campaign]] in eastern [[Eura]];
**[[Operation Purple Splendor]] in southeast [[Keltia]];
**[[Operation Thunder Drop]], in [[Haifa]] and [[Blore Heath]] proper, and the [[Sea of Storms]];
**[[Siege of Dalen (1717– )]], in Dalen (aka [[Jangsong]]).
*The [[Corsair Wars]]: a series of conflicts between the corsair fleets and various other naval powers, including the [[Raspur Pact]]. These conflicts have been marked by hit-and-run attacks, piracy, and naval battles, with the corsairs often coming out on top due to their superior knowledge of the seas and their unconventional tactics.


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Confederacy of the Dispossessed
Flag-Confederacy-Dispossessed.png
Flag of Confederacy of the Dispossessed
Founded 1717 AN
Type Resistance movement, pirate confederacy
Activities Banditry, brigandage, guerrilla warfare, organised crime, slaving, terrorism
Motto Sic semper tyrannis
Engagements

The Confederacy of the Dispossessed is a pan-Greenist international militant resistance movement arising from the Green (the Micras nullius, unclaimed lands in Micras) in parts of Keltia, Corum, and Eura in 1717 AN. The Confederacy was formed in response to the series of territorial expansions and offensives launched by the Raspur Pact to gain control of territories that were recently vacated by the Haifo-Pallisican Imperial Trade Union. The "Dispossessed" self-identify as a vanguard spearheading a global revolution against all recognized and established nations by the people of the Green, uniting all its lands to create a grand supranational alliance, known as the Verdant Confederacy. It is not known if the Confederacy aims to establish its own state in the future, but it does support the restoration of many nations that previously existed - if only to disrupt and further expand their influence around Micras.

Composed of hundreds of thousands of different members around Micras, it houses different diaspora or stateless groups and communities living in the Green. The organization is led by officials and fighters from the former Bassarid Empire, Babkha, Ocia, Ergonia, Ostland, and many other stateless diasporas. Mercenaries, pirates, and many other groups around Micras are known to support the Confederacy, with most of them maintaining mutual defense pacts. At its inception, the Confederacy also counted with the full support and participation of the Wakara Kingdom in Keltia until their full defection and integration into Nouvelle Alexandrie at the end of Operation Purple Splendor and the foundation of Boriquén. One of its closest and most powerful partners remains Azad Eura, a similar organization strictly based in Eura that initially rose in 1666 AN[1] to resist the clash between the USSO and the Raspur Pact during the Sxiro-Jingdaoese Confrontation.

The Confederacy has mounted significant attacks and military offensives with its partners and allies aimed at stemming the growth of the Raspur Pact nations, triggering a series of conflicts (as of 1730 AN) still ongoing called the Wars of the Dispossessed. Initially experiencing significant success, towards the end of 1717 AN, the Confederacy of the Dispossessed achieved more or less full control over Moorland following the Evacuation of Moorland. This would be mirrored by successes in Normark and Ostland throughout the final months of that same year. The Eastern Eura Trade Association would also come to be aligned with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed following its successful defence of Norasht and Rei against an offensive launched by the Trans-Euran Command of the Raspur Pact during the same time period. Since 1717 AN, the Confederacy has experienced a mix of significant defeats and stunning upset victories in many different resistance theatres around Micras. In 1718 AN, the Confederacy scored a significant victory by shooting down Condor One, the airplane carrying King Manco Cápac of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Basileus Giakoumis of Constancia. This triggered a massive crushing response and offensive around the world by the Raspur Pact and, separately by other nations as well, that significantly degraded the Confederacy in Keltia and Corum. Despite this response, the Confederacy maintains a significant resistance in the remaining unclaimed lands in Eura and Keltia. The discovery of Alexandrium in Eura in 1729 AN[2] offered the Confederacy and its allies a significant source of power, finance, and possibly weaponry. This has produced further conflict, triggering a series of wars around Eura called the Alexandrium Wars.

Currently, the Confederacy counts with several ships, significant sources of ammo and equipment obtained from collapsed nations, especially the Bassarid Empire. Specific details about its strength and organization are not precisely known, but rather accurate estimates of strength may be gathered based on evidence gathered at battles, border security operations, and through foreign intelligence reports.

Etymology

The name of the Confederacy comes from many different sources. The Confederacy is a grand and rather loose international coalition of militant groups, slavers, independence movements, pirates, mercenaries, and smugglers. The loose and wholly voluntary arrangement was initially inspired by the writings of Lucius Tanah-Leyte, an Ocian early Dispossessed leader and thinker. In his influential pan-Greenist pamphlet, The Wretched of the Green, he writes, "what is needed most is a Confederacy of all the Dispossessed and the Stateless of Micras, to rise and defend our families and bring real and lasting peace." The phrase entered the pan-Greenist discourse and soon came to name the entire militant organization, having been widely adopted as common parlance quickly.

Some members of the Confederacy claim that the name "Dispossessed" reflects their status as outcasts and refugees from the various conflicts and upheavals that have rocked their homelands. They see themselves as a group of people who have been abandoned by their governments and left to fend for themselves, forced to turn to piracy and rebellion in order to survive. According to this narrative, the Confederacy is a coalition of the oppressed, united in their struggle against tyranny and oppression. However, others suggest that the name "Dispossessed" is more of a misnomer, and that the group is made up of opportunistic criminals and mercenaries who have little interest in political or ideological causes.

History

See alsos: Razzia, Pan-Greenism, Operation Purple Splendor, Operation Purple Shroud, and Operation Jungle Bolo

In the aftermath of the collapse of the Haifo-Pallisican Empire, the unclaimed lands of The Green became a breeding ground for lawlessness, pirate activity, and small-scale warfare. The Raspur Pact saw an opportunity to expand their territory and launched offensives to gain control of these abandoned territories. In response, the Dispossessed emerged as a resistance movement, with the goal of protecting their homes and preventing the Raspur Pact from seizing control of The Green. The Confederacy was founded in a series of meetings led by political thinker Lucius Tanah-Leyte, Fíalara Préidon (a former Bassarid sailor known as "the Red Admiral"), and Mads Frederiksen (Elwynnese soldier that escaped The Scouring known as "the Gunsmith") in 1716 AN in Passas. The developing collapse of the Bassarid Empire in Keltia, Corum, and Eura would trigger a scramble by neighboring nations to secure and annex the territories to expand and preserve their security. Expecting this, the meetings led to the founding of the Confederacy, centered around the pan-Greenist ideals of Tanah-Leyte, as described in his pamphlet The Wretched of the Green, of solidarity, resistance, and the destruction of all nations that seek to expand and conduct razzias in the Green. The group is seen as the direct, hostile response to the movements across many Micran capitals that held the tenet that "the Green must be conquered!"[3].

Towards the end of 1717 AN, the Dispossessed achieved more or less full control over Moorland following the Evacuation of Moorland. This would be mirrored by successes in Normark and Ostland throughout the final months of that same year. The Eastern Eura Trade Association would also come to be aligned with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed following its successful defence of Norasht and Rei against an offensive launched by the Trans-Euran Command of the Raspur Pact during the same time period.

Although driven back by the Federal Forces and Keltia Command in Passas, the year 1718 AN would see the Confederacy score another psychologically devastating victory over the Raspur Pact with the death of King Manco Cápac I and Basileus Giakoumis through the targeted shootdown of Condor One over Passas. The retaliatory orbital strike on Northman, conducted by the Natopian Spacefleet, and subsequent airstrikes could not disguise the disruption which had been caused to two key member states of the Pact.

As of 1728 AN, the confederacy had been largely expelled from its Keltian holdings, with the last bastions of the formerly wide ranging Corsair fleets being confined to the Norashti and Zinjibari coast of northeastern Eura and some parts of Corum.

Conflicts involving the Confederacy

The Confederacy of the Dispossessed has been involved in a number of conflicts with various neighboring states and factions. These conflicts include:

Organisation

The Confederacy is led by a council of captains, with each captain representing a different corsair fleet or group of militias. The council is chaired by a rotating group of three captains, with each captain serving for a term of one year before being replaced by another captain. This ensures that no one captain can hold too much power or influence over the Confederacy. The council of captains meets regularly to discuss and make decisions on matters of importance to the Confederacy. However, the council is advised by a group of clan leaders, who represent the various groups and clans that make up the Confederacy. These leaders are chosen by their respective tribes and clans, and serve as advisors to the Council of Captains.

In this system, the council of captains provides the executive leadership of the Confederation, while the tribal leaders and parliament provide the checks and balances necessary to ensure that the council of captains does not abuse its power. The combination of a Council of Captains and a Clan Confederacy allows for a diverse range of voices to be heard in decision-making, while ensuring that the Confederacy remains agile and nimble in its actions.

As of 1717 AN the Confederacy of the Dispossessed is believed to be formed of twelve corsair fleets operating in the Sea of Storms and a thirteenth fleet operating in the Strait of Haifa. The highly independent nature of these piratical fleets, each purported to be under the command of a captain-general, has meant that, in spite of the rumored existence of an "Emperor" amongst their numbers, has meant that they seemingly lack the cohesion necessary to form a state. Nonetheless, their access to warships, military hardware, munitions, supplies, and trained naval crews, combined with their willingness to rove far and wide in plundering expeditions as well as in support of the disinherited of the Green, means that these corsair fleets, specializing in sudden descents on under defended coastal regions, could become a significant threat for years to come.

Affiliates

Leadership

Command Structure

Finance

Ideology

Main article: Pan-Greenism

Objectives

Grievances

Military

The Army of the Disinherited

The Army of the Disinherited form the mainstay of the fighting power of the Confederacy on land. Formed from amongst the defence forces and private military companies of the former regime in northern Eura, southern Keltia, and along the shores of the Strait of Haifa, these militia fighters primarily operate in warbands forty to one hundred and twenty strong but can form into vast divisions and leagues capable of dominating entire regions, especially when operating in conjunction with the corsair fleets. Their strength lies in their knowledge of the terrain, their ability to blend in with the local population, and their experience in irregular warfare. The Blackrock Clan, in particular, serves as the Confederacy's heavy infantry force. Equipment varies widely and can include captured equipment, improvised weapons, and relics from the Haifo-Pallisican Empire.

The Army of Keltia

The Army of Eura

The Army of Corum

Corsair Fleets

Keltian Fleet

Euran Fleet

Corum Fleet

Air Fleet of the Confederacy

Special Commands

Cyberwarfare Unit

Destabilization Unit

See also

References

  1. ^ https://micras.org/wiki/index.php?title=Azad_Eura&oldid=94484
  2. ^ NBC_Newsfeed/1729#1_3
  3. ^ https://hub.mn/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10039&p=99136#p99136
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