Second Florian Civil War
| Second Florian Civil War | |||||||
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 Map of Florian territories as of 1744.8 AN |
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 Floria
|  East Florian Workers' Front Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Eastern Floria
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Michael Hutchinson
| Ivan Markov | ||||||
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| FLO Western Command | |||||||
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| 445,680 | 40,000 | ||||||
The Second Florian Civil War is an ongoing major internal conflict in Floria, primarily centered in the eastern regions of the country. It was triggered by a communist uprising known as the Crimson Dawn of 1744, which eventually led to a brutal conflict between the separatist forces of the Democratic Republic of East Floria (DREF) and the UPR-led Florian government in the west.
Background
The early 1740s in Floria were marked by escalating political tensions between the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which was growing significant influence in Eastern Floria, and the conservative, right-leaning UPR dominating the federal government. Eastern Floria, consisting of Mesoun, Outer Mesoun, Southern Ontario, Pentucky, Southcliff, the Temple Islands, and Sri Alba, experienced increasing social unrest fueled by economic inequality, large labour disputes, and dissatisfaction with federal policies perceived as neglectful or repressive.
Eastern Florian forces led by the Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Eastern Floria (RFLEF), capitalised on widespread strikes, distraction from far right, factory occupations, and protests, culminating in the establishment of the East Floria with its capital in Dongrad, Mesoun.
Reactions
Domestic
Florian National Vanguard Party: The Humanist Archon, Victor Kessler, mobilised the 4th Division of the Humanist Vanguard, the paramilitary wing of the NVP, to support the Florian Army in suppressing the communist uprising in eastern Floria, where armed communist groups had seized towns and clashed with police.- UPR: Alexander Popov, Governor of Mesoun faced harsh criticism from both the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his own United Republican Party (UPR) for failing to detect or respond to the early signs of armed unrest and was forced to resign from office before being captured by Eastern forces in 1744.9 AN.
International
Nouvelle Alexandrie: The government of Nouvelle Alexandrie expressed "grave concern" over the ongoing civil conflict in Floria, with Premier Juan Pablo Jimenez reaffirming support for the "democratically elected government of Floria" while condemning "revolutionary violence that threatens regional stability." In a statement following an emergency meeting of the Council of State, Defense Secretary Jose Manuel Montero announced the deployment of the Federal Navy vessels to eastern Florian waters to evacuate over 1,500 New Alexandrian citizens and diplomats from affected regions. The evacuation successfully extracted most New Alexandrians from conflict zones, with naval assets remaining in the area to provide additional support if needed. Secretary of State Victoria Montalbán called for "peaceful dialogue" and that "the territorial integrity of Floria must be respected", while offering to host reconciliation talks in Cárdenas if requested by the conflicting parties.
Natopia: Chancellor Isabella Betancourt issued a statement expressing "deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Floria" and affirming Natopia's commitment to regional stability in Apollonia. The Natopian Defense Force placed military assets in Saint Andre on elevated alert status and repositioned elements of the Spacefleet to monitor the conflict zone while maintaining strict non-intervention. The Natopian Court of Calm Waters simultaneously announced a temporary suspension of non-essential diplomatic personnel in eastern Floria and established a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of Natopian nationals from affected regions, assisted by Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Oportia: Federal Representative Marcel Vermeuil convened an emergency session of the Federal Cabinet of Oportia to address the crisis in Floria. In a public statement, Vermeuil expressed "profound concern over the escalating violence" while emphasizing Oportia's commitment to territorial sovereignty and democratic governance in Floria and calling for "peace and for national elections as soon as possible". The Oportian Federal Congress approved emergency funding for humanitarian aid for Floria, while the Department of State issued travel advisories urging Oportian citizens to evacuate eastern Floria immediately. Nouvelle Alexandrie currently assisting in the evacuation of Oportian citizens in eastern Floria.
Mondosphere: Ermingander Village expressed "concern" over the outbreak of armed conflict in Floria. In a brief public statement, Highbloom's Director of Friendship and the Mondosphere, Ned Bleeble, described the situation as "not very jolly at all".
Shireroth On behalf of Kaiser Ayreon V, Steward Shen Suyi expressed grave concern over the eruption of civil war in Floria. He publicly reminded the Florians in a tlevision broadcast of the lasting scars left by the Kalirion Fracture and the more recent Mango Anarchy, condemning the revolutionaries for steering Floria toward chaos, and instability that threatens the broader security of the Apollonian continent. While officially withholding direct support for the Florian government, Suyi engaged in discreet talks with the Florian president, Baron Hutchinson of Pentucky (a title awarded for his diplomatic role in resolving the Shiro-Benacian War). Behind closed doors, the two sides explored the creation of refugee zones within secure Shirerithian territories, particularly in Audentior and Outer Antya Prefecture. Additionally, contingency plans were laid for the quiet transfer of surplus weaponry to bolster the Florian military, should the need arise. Silent approval for chemical weapons, if necessary, was also voiced during one of the meetings.
