Revolution of 1617

Revolution of 5552 Kildarian Independence War
Troops of the National Movement, after the siege of Boostertown
Date 5552 - 5569 ASC Location Kildare proper, Melangia, Hawshire, Gong Li Result Victory of the National Movement over Loyalist Ryvenna Armies. Territorial changes Kildare independent as Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East and recognised by the Shirerithian government, Hawshire remains part of Shireroth, Melangia remains disputed.
Belligerents
National Movement	Loyalist Ryvenna Monarchy	Shireroth
Confederation of Hauoli Ena (as neutral supporter)		Hawshire-Dura Melangia
Commanders and leaders
Trajan Myksos RasmOS	Archbishop Gregory	Kaiser Redquill Cla'Udi Walter Grant
Strength
220,000 Legionnaires 5,000 conscripts	40,000 Legionnaires 350,000 conscripts	Unknown
Casualties and losses
~32,000	~240,000	~120
The majority of the mainland was fractured between local lords and city states. Those were neutral during the civil war and in most cases were no march for the Loyalist and National Armies.

The Revolution of 5552, which also became known as the Kildarian Independence War or in certain Shirerithian sources known as the Anandjan Revolution , was a revolution which ended more than 5,000 years of Shirerithian dominance in Kildare and brought an end to the monarchy, effectively replacing it with a single-party military dictatorship.

The main players in the were the National Movement, which eventually would form the Apollonian Republic, the Loyalist Ryvenna Monarchy (with as main goal restoring the monarchy and staying loyal to the Mango Throne), the County of Melangia and the kingdom of Hawshire-Dura.

Background

The Dutchy of Kildare had for the longest part of its existence been a strong supporter of the Imperial Republic. Many patriotic songs and speeches had been written throughout its history in which the Kildari confirmed their loyalty to the central government. However, from 5141 ASC and onwards, more and more resistance grew against the dominant position of Shirekeep in imperial affairs.

With more and more power entrusted to the Imperial States, the Kildarian administration began to feel - and act - as a more or less independent country. This sometimes ended up in a conflict between the Eastern and Western government : for example during the reign of Dutchess Sophia who entrusted important government positions to Jingdaoese and eventually attempted to join the military League of Nations for the Advancement of Purity . This was met with heavy resistance from the West and the Dutchess was forced to back down. This led to an angry remark by one of the court officials:

"Shirekeep expects us to rule ourselves, as I haven't seen many Shirerithian dignitaries in the fifty years that I worked here. The times that a Kaiser visited us in the last 4,700 years, can probably be counted on one hand .

They want us to take responsibility within the realm by protecting stability. But when our Dutches ask support from foreigners, they are frowned upon by the West . We get treated as parias because we sought help in other places!

They asked us to fend for ourselves: defend the borders of this vast land. But where was their support when Kitanus Fields fell under the barbaric invasion of the Garliccians? However, when we finally find an ally which is capable of supporting us against barbarians, we are stopped by the Mango Throne and its army of advocates.

I can only conclude that in the end they ask us to do everything ourselves, but act when we walk out of line. Where this line lies is open for interpretation, but as Shirekeep dictates the Imperial Laws, they are always right and we're always wrong."

—Plato Pompelmius, 'A Diary of a 70-Year Old Clerk at the Court'

The above quote is typical for clerks and other officials of the Eastern Court, as through time the distrust towards the westerners grew. On state banquets on which Elw traders and senators were invited one of the Kildarian Senators remarked jokingly: "It's funny to see that the distrust we have towards you [the Elws] has grown into a distrust towards all westerners."

The joke, however, held more truth than they thought. But for the time being, none undertook any actions against the Shirerithian rule and life went on.

It was the murder of Dutch Titus Myksos in 5551 ASC - which would be known as the Augesbury Murder - during a state visit in Norfolk (Aryasht) that resulted in the declaration of independence. During an argument, the Dutch had - while being drunk - angrily announced the independence of Kildare. The Ministry of Military Affairs, with Minister Kraut, reacted upon this by ordering the assassination of the Dutch. When this failed, he and his bodyguards, were slaughtered in their sleep like cattle. This, meant as not only a warning towards the Kildari, but also towards rebellious Elws, angered the Kildari and backfired when the Dutchy fell ,into disarray and the National Movement received large support of the military.

Revolution

Establishment of the Apollonian Republic

After the collapse of the central government, several factions stood up in an attempt to take power. The most successful was the National Movement which, in the spirit of the deceased Dutch Titus, confirmed the wish to be free from Shirerithian rule from the West.

“Citizens of Kildare,
Citizens of Aryasht,
Citizens of Shireroth and the whole World!

Today marks the end of an era. For over 5,000 years Kildare was under the wings of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. It was in 513 ASC that Kaiser Gaelen the First landed upon our shores and defeated the armies of the Union of Apollo States. The divided Apollonian forces stood no chance against the great power that Shireroth was in those days.

We were divided and could not fight our inner enemies, let alone fight those from the outside. As we all know, that was the beginning of feudalism in the East. It were the days of noble Dutches who ruled the realm and who slowly helped the states that once fought each other discover their new identity. 5,000 years later our people still have distinctive properties, but now they even share a stronger bound between them.

This bound is not shared with those we call brethren in the West. With distrust we look to Shirekeep and the other States, who have threatened our rights more than once. Let’s free ourselves from the chains that Gaelen put us in and let us walk away from this prison as not only free, but also stronger, men and women!

And because we want the people to be truly free from those chains, it is my wish – and that of my fellow officers and soldiers – that we will destroy the old institution which oppressed us! Down with the nobility and their privileges! Down with the monarchy of Dutches that ruled our realm for far too long!

I hereby proclaim a republic for the people and from the people! Not a simple republic guided by corrupt officials, chosen by the disillusioned masses, but an Apollonian Republic! A nation ruled by capable military rulers, who will do everything to keep their people safe!

Let us fight together! Join me in the struggle for survival! Join me in my quest to establish the Apollonian Republic of Shireroth’s East, the ARSE!”

—Trajan Myksos, 'Declaration of Independence'

Eastern Front

Progress of the war efforts (animated).

Aftermath

The Revolution of 5552 ended in a crushing defeat for the Ryvenna Monarchy. The leaders were in most cases executed for high treason or send to re-education camps that were rapidly created throughout the country. The defeat of the monarchists - which were in most cases in favour of keeping ties with the Mango Throne - smashed the hope of several Shirerithian officials that Kildare would remain a part of the Imperial Republic.

With the National Movement of Trajan Myksos firmly in the saddle, the official capital was moved to Blackrock Nua. With the thousands of deaths, enormous collateral damage and the local economy of many villages in ruin, new reforms were deemed necessary to improve the lives of the Kildari.

Upon this the National Movement redivided the fractured nation into districts and provinces, ignoring former cultural and political bounds, abolished the privileges of royalty and nobles, encouraged participation in nation-wide organisations (replacing local patriotic societies) to promote Apollonian nationalism and plunged enormous sums of money in the development of Kildfare and the (re-)construction of roads.

Hawshire-Dura stayed a part of Shireroth, as an ancient treaty made it impossible to formally secede from Shireroth. The lack of interest of the Hawshirians made independence also very unlikely . The National Movement, not interested in an ongoing conflict for two islands which never truly were considered Kildarian anyway, agreed with letting it stay part of Shireroth.

Melangia, however, was another case: the Melangians themselves had mixed feelings about what was going on in Kildare proper and had chosen the middle road: declaring that they remained part of both nations. This was met with hostility from both sides and currently both countries claim Melangia as being part of their nation.