History of Oportia

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The history of Oportia encompasses the historical events and developments of the State of Oportia, located in southern Eura. It was established in 1706 AN following its declaration of independence made in its capital, the settlement (now city) of Vanie. Oportia has a rich history marked by political, economic, and social developments, which have shaped the country's trajectory since its inception.

The nation has experienced two distinct periods of governance: the First Republic (1706 AN-1722 AN) and the Second Republic (1722 AN-present). Throughout its history, Oportia has faced numerous challenges, including political instability, economic hardships, and natural disasters, but has also made significant strides in establishing democratic institutions, promoting economic growth, and fostering international relations.

Timeline

Pre-formation (pre-1706)

• 1580 AN: The Kingdom of Babkha self-immolates with nuclear weapons, ending its presence in Micras.
• 1651 AN: Collapse of the Empire of the Alexandrians due to the Alexandrian flu.
• 13.XIV.1655 AN: The Armée Altusienne Unie is formed, foundation of Altus.
• 1655 AN-1670 AN: Quick rise and fall of Altus.
• 1669 AN-1685 AN: Republic of Alduria, independent Euran nation mainly by Alexandrians and Caputians.
• 1685 AN: 1685 Aldurian coup d'etat, Alduria and the Wechua Nation form a Federation with the King of the Wechua Nation as its King. This causes much concern among decidedly republican factions in Aldurian politics that favored the Federation but not the monarchy. This is where some people in Alduria-Wechua, Constancia, and Natopia start to gather and discuss forming a "Neo-Alexandrian Republic in Eura, the Republic Alduria could not be", etc etc.
• 1690 AN-1705 AN, Background:
  • Tied to the formation of Altus and Alduria (all the way back).
  • Formation of Alduria-Wechua after 1685 Aldurian coup d'etat, formation of Nouvelle Alexandrie after rapid expansion in 1693 AN
  • Regional wars: Third Euran War, Operation Paramount, etc etc.
  • The development of the Compagnie Generale d'Oportie by Jean Nouel. New venture copying the Aldurian venture (which grew into Nouvelle Alexandrie in less than a century) but keeping it as a republic like Alduria originally was. Led by people in Altus that were very libertarian, military-oriented, more traditional; but then came to be significantly supported by Aldurians in Natopia, which were more affluent, more giving, and more progressive. The common thread between them was liberty, profit, and orientation to the military or public/community service. Venture fragmented into a bunch of different competing ventures, with Jean Nouel's original venture almost failing entirely. This led to the foundation of several city states and individual "petty republics" with the largest of them being Vanie. Jean basically manages to bring them all back together into a federal republic when everyone's facing serious issues surviving in Eura vs. Azad Eura, the people in the Green, etc etc.
    • Formation of Oportian political culture: consensus-building, compromise, direct democracy, liberty, etc. First political organizations are formed: Jean Nouel founds the Conservative Nationalist Party of Oportia, Laurent Morsi founds the Liberal Progressive Party of Oportia. Soon, in the Alexandrian tradition, divergent movements began to form with Léa Dubois founding the Green Party of Oportia, and François Delacroix founding the Worker's Unity Party of Oportia. Sophie Marchand, independent but a Humanist sympathizer, caught some fire but did not progress too far. Seen as eccentric but honest. Martha Mitchell type of lady. Later on she founds the Nationalist & Humanist Party of Oportia in 1729 AN as the Conservative Nationalist Party of Oportia splits over Oportia leaving the Xaiville Convention and joining the Raspur Pact.
  • Tie in regional history, background, and development with Zeed, Constancia, and Suren Confederacy.

First Republic (1706-1722)

• 1706 AN The State of Oportia is founded. (First Republic)
  • Led by Jean Nouel, the Declaration of Vanie founds and proclaims the independence of Oportia. Union of different city states each started by different settlement companies. All form together and approve a Constitution that will be ratified in a national referendum, assembly first Federal Cabinet.
  • Constitution is ratified by a public vote in 1707 AN.
• First Republic (1706-1722)
  • Characteristics of the first Republic: XXXXX
  • Jean Nouel, first Federal Representative of Oportia, appoints Cabinet from members of his party.
  • Jean dies in office from a heart attack in 1712 AN.
  • Jean is succeeded by César André who completes his Jean's term and gets elected in his own right in 1714 AN
  • Territorial expansions during this time, why did they happen,. how they impacted Oportia.
  • (XIV.1709 AN and III.1710) Yamaqhachan insurgency.
  • (22.XIV.1716) Souduraine clash.

1721 Oportian protests

• • César André serves until the 1721 Oportian protests have him and his party removed in the Oportia emergency national referendum, 1721.
  • Celine Beaumont installed as caretaker Federal Representative of Oportia., caretaker government installed until general elections in early 1722 AN

Second Republic (1722-1744)

• • The transformation into a federal republic followed a national referendum in 1722 AN, alongside the Oportian special general election. This is generally considered as the end of the First Oportian Republic and the start of the Second Oportian Republic.
• Second Republic (1722-Now)
  • Celine Beaumont is elected in her own right as Federal Representative in 1722 and 1726. Rise of the Liberal Progressive Party of Oportia.
  • Oportian economic crisis, Oportia joins the Euran Economic Union, gets rescue package from the EEU and Natopia.
  • Oportian economic recovery, territorial expansion, continued reforms, Oportian Defense Review 1723, political and domestic events, etc.
  • Oportia leaves the Xaiville Convention and joins the Raspur Pact.
  • 1730 general elections: Celine Beaumont is ineligible to run for re-election a third time due to the limitations of the Oportian Constitution.

New Oportian State (1744 - 1745)

• National Salvation Council regime led by Commodore Joseph Fouche;
• Assault on Naya (9-11.XIII.1744 AN);
• Mehrshahr Meltdown (8–12.XIV.1744 AN);
• 1744 Oportian riots 16–20.XV.1744 AN;
• Operation Sovereign Bastion (10.XIII.1744 AN – XII.1745 AN);
• Port Félix Arsenal Raid (3.II.1745 AN);
• Operation Lightning Dawn (15.III.1745 AN);
• Fourth Euran War (15.III.1745 AN – 20.XII.1745 AN);
  • Oportian invasion of Zeed (III.1745 AN – XII.1745 AN);
  • Constancian invasion of Oportia (III.1745 AN – XII.1745 AN);
  • Oportian invasion of Constancian Vipia (III.1745 AN – XII.1745 AN);
  • Battle of the Île des Ombres (13–24.IV.1745 AN);
  • 1745 Kalexisse riots (5.IV - 12.IV.1745 AN);
  • Liberation of Santoria (18-22.V.1745 AN);
  • The Santoria Appeal (23.V.1745 AN);
  • Naval Battle of Norvind (26–29.V.1745 AN);
  • Operation Thunder Strike (2-7.VI.1745 AN);
  • Natopian-New Alexandrian invasion of Oportia (VI.1745 AN - XII.1745 AN);
• Fall of the National Salvation Council, death of Joseph Fouche (17.XII.1745 AN).

Third Oportian Republic (1745 - )

• Felicia Belanger triumphantly enters Vanie with Democratic Restoration Committee and Oportian Defense Consortium forces, installed Transitional Federal Representative of Oportia, affirmed by Raspur Pact forces (18.XII.1745 AN);
• Vanie Accords of 1745 end the Fourth Euran War (signed on 20.XII.1745 AN);
  • Transitional Government of the State of Oportia installed officially starting 20.XII.1745 AN, Cyrus Valsinoire as Transitional Chancellor, etc;
• Occupation of Oportia by the Raspur Pact (13.XII.1745 AN – 12.XV.1747 AN);
• Oportian general election, 1747: Felicia Belanger elected as Federal Representative outright, Democratic Restoration Coalition wins supermajorities in the legislature.

See also

• Alexandria
• Alexandrian flu
• Babkha
• Babkhan Holocaust