Batavian Confederation

Batavian Confederation
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Motto: Eenheid in Verscheidenheid
Anthem:
Map versions	16.4.7 -
Capital	's Koningenwaarde Statutory
Largest city	Kasterburg, Davignon
Official language(s)	Batavian, Common Tongue, Calraeg and Catologian
Official religion(s)	None official
Demonym	Batavian
- Adjective	Batavian
Government	Confederation
- King of Batavia	Arkadius IV
- Legislature	Bondsdag
Establishment	09.V.1669
Area	NA
Population	69,401,267
Currency	Batavian Kruys Golden Kruys Heldermark Kasterburger Thaler
Abbreviation	BCF
Time zone(s)	various
National animal	Batavian lion
National drink	Dietish Wine

The Batavian Confederation (Batavian: Bataafse Bond) is an association of autonomous states with a shared history, heritage and culture. Its founding members are Arcadia, Batavia, the Beneluccas, Kasterburg and Los Liberados. Later Arcadia and the Beneluccas formed one kingdom and Helderbourgh joined as a member.

The Confederacy was established during the early reign of King Arkadius IV in an attempt to increase political and cultural power of the Kingdom of Batavia. While it was clearly meant as a way to establish an independent faction to counter influences from both Jingdao's and Shireroth's alliances.

The Statute for the Batavian Confederation formulates the principle: “An armed attack on one of the confederate states is conceived as an attack on all confederate states of the Batavian Confederation”. As a result, the confederation is not only a curator of heritage and culture, but also a military alliance.

History

Background

In the years before the foundation of the confederation, there was a growing need for association of countries with a Batavian culture. During the golden age of the Second Kingdom of Batavia (1523 - 1579 AN), a precursor to the Batavian Confederation existed: the Batavian Commonwealth (1542 - 1551 AN). Countries such as the Grand Duchy of Aragon, the Grand Duchy of Nederburg and the Principality of Prussia were members of that commonwealth.

Another component in the need for the formation of a confederation is the policy of neutrality of the Raspur Pact and the Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans (USSO). Although there was no current threat, the principle of "an attack on one is an attack on all" was introduced.

In 1668 AN the first sketch of a statute for a new confederation in the Lagerhuis was submitted, the words were pronounced:

"In view of the proliferation of nations with a Batavian background, I think it is a good thing if a degree of unity can be achieved. The Batavian house has many rooms, but shares values and a history.

In order to give this commitment a legal voice, I call for the establishment of a Batavian Confederation of Independent States. It is my hope that all Batavian states will join this union."

—Jacobo Castrigo Álvarez

After a debate in the Lagerhuis, the current Statute for the Batavian Confederation was finally arrived at. Representatives of all founding members came to Willemspaleys to sign the statute. Thus the confederation became a fact.

Accession of Helderbourgh

There was already some affinity between Batavia and Helderbourgh, as Helderbourgh associated itself with the Batavian culture. In addition, the country has some areas that were once part of the Batavian Commonwealth. The heads of state of both countries maintained warm contact, after which Helderbourgh was invited to join the Batavian Confederation.

In the Bondsdag, the meeting of the Batavian Confederation, Helderbourgh was seen as a welcome addition, but there were reservations about the exit clause in the accession resolution. After Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy was appointed Grand Duke, the Bundestag nevertheless agreed and Helderbourgh became a member of the confederation.

Unification of Arcadia and the Beneluccas

In 1673 AN the unification of the Kingdom of Arcadia and the Kingdom of Beneluccas to the United Kingdom Arcadia, the Beneluccas and the Land of the Calbain took place. As a result, the Beneluccas were no longer separate member of the confederation, but as part of the new kingdom.

Accession of Francia

When the Confederation wanted to be mentioned in one colour on the political map of the Micronational Cartography Society (MCS), there was talk of the rapid expansion of the Batavian influence on Micras. In addition, it was mentioned that Amokolia might also become a member of the Batavian Confederation. But the Amokolian diplomats said that membership of Amokolia is not to be expected.

The Kingdom of Amokolia was succeeded by the Frankish Empire, which in 1678 AN was attacked by various countries of the Raspur Pact. The Batavian Confederation became involved in the Second Amokolian War after Kasterburg joined the Frankish side in it, as well as the economic sanctions of various countries of the Raspur Pact against the members of the Batavian Confederation.

As a result, the Batavian Confederation and the Frankish Empire were more or less condemned to each other. This resulted in Francia's wish to become a member of the Batavian Confederation on 20.V.1679 AN. On 16.VIII.1679 AN the accession was a fact.

Member states

Current members

Flag	State	Head of State	Date joined	Notes
	United Kingdom of Arcadia, the Beneluccas and the land of the Calbain	Gustavus des Vinandy, King of Arcadia, Prince of Calbion	1669	Founding member, governed by the Batavian royal house of Vinandy. In 1673 AN the Kingdom of Arcadia and the Kingdom of the Beneluccas formed one kingdom.
	Kingdom of Batavia	Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, King of Batavia	1669	Most prominent member state, the Head of State of Batavia functions as Head of the Confederation.
	Kasterburg Republic	Reginald de Montfort, Magistrate of the Kasterburger Republic	1669	Founding member. Currently an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Batavia.
	Republic of Los Liberados	Jacobo Castrigo Álvarez, President of the National Liberation Council	1669-1676 1678	Founding member coinciding with its independence from Kasterburg. The membership ended when the country became a protectorate of the Florian Republic. But after independence, the country became a member of the confederation again.
	Grand Duchy of Helderbourgh	Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, Grand Duke of Helderbourgh	1672	At the invitation of the king of Batavia, because of the cultural ties between the two countries. At the time, Kilian Van Allen was the Grand Duke of Helderbourgh. Currently an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Batavia.
	Frankish Empire	Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, Kaiser von Francia	1679	In the aftermath of the Second Amokolian War, the Frankish Chancellor submitted the application for accession, on 16.VIII.1679 AN the accession was a fact.

Former member

Flag	State	Head of State	Period of membership	Notes
	Kingdom of the Beneluccas	Margaery des Vinandy, Queen of the Beneluccas	1669-1673	Founding member, governed by the Batavian royal house of Vinandy. The country became part of the United Kingdom of Arcadia, the Beneluccas and the land of the Calbain.

Organisation

At the head of the Batavian Confederation is the King of Batavia, the chairman for the meetings of the Bondsdag (Federal Diet). The Bondsdag is the joint meeting of all confederate states. The meetings of the Bondsdag take place in the Paleys Raiselle.

The Statute for the Batavian Confederation forms the basis of the Batavian Confederation. The provisions of the confederation are expressed in resolutions:

• Number 01: Resolution on the map of the Micronational Cartography Society
• Number 02: Resolution on the accession of the Grand Duchy of Helderbourgh
• Number 03: Resolution on the flag of de Batavian Confederation