East Keltian Collapse
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| Part of Streïur uis Faïren, Wars of the Dispossessed | |||||
  Top: Republicanos advancing into Ciudad de Anahuaco; Bottom: Map of northeastern Keltia prior to the collapse, 1736 AN. |
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 Confederacy of the Dispossessed
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 Shireroth
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Blood Cultists
Green Einhorns
The East Keltian Collapse refers to a series of political and military upheavals that occurred in northeastern Keltia during 1737 AN and its aftermath, resulting in the fall of several Raspur Pact-aligned nations. The collapse primarily affected Normark and Anahuaco, while also destabilizing neighboring Cerulea. This event marked a significant shift in the balance of power on the continent, weakening the Raspur Pact's influence and allowing for the resurgence of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. The suspicion of Shirerithian support for the campaign which knocked out two regional allies of the Benacian Union was a notable feature of contemporary discourses regarding the rapid upheaval in the north eastern corner of the continent.
The collapse was precipitated by a combination of factors, including internal instability, the ongoing Benacian War, and the gradual fracturing of the Raspur Pact alliance system. The Second Cerulean Revolution in early 1737 AN led to Cerulea's disintegration into The Green, creating a power vacuum that emboldened opposition forces. Taking advantage of this chaos, the reinvigorated Confederacy of the Dispossessed launched successful offensives against Normark and Anahuaco, ultimately leading to the collapse of both nations' governments. Further contributing to Anahuaco's demise was the spillover from the Andilar Wars along Anahuaco's eastern frontier.
As the situation deteriorated, several Raspur Pact allies initiated emergency operations to secure strategic assets and personnel. Notable among these was Operation Northern Light, a joint effort by Nouvelle Alexandrie, Constancia, the Benacian Union, Natopia, and Oportia to extract key scientists, engineers, and officials from the falling nations. Simultaneously, Hurmu conducted Operation Dariolin to evacuate loyalists and secure important cultural artifacts from Normark.
The collapse triggered a massive refugee crisis, with millions fleeing the affected areas. Neighboring countries, including Nouvelle Alexandrie and Moorland, struggled to manage the influx of displaced persons and initiated resettlement programs. The economic aftershocks of the collapse contributed to the Recession of 1737, which impacted many Raspur Pact nations and further weakened the alliance's cohesion.
The East Keltian Collapse represents a pivotal moment in recent Micran history, reshaping regional dynamics and calling into question the long-term viability of the Raspur Pact as a dominant geopolitical force. The Confederacy of the Dispossessed, having enjoyed such stunning success, has deemed the moment "The Great Resurgence" in its propaganda.
The second Cerulean revolution
Normark reels from the blow
Anahuaco buckles
The Fall of Anahuaco details the events immediately leading to the collapse of the Anahuaco Empire. It relies heavily on Raspur Pact sources.
The Eastern frontier of Anahuaco saw significant spillover from the Andilar Wars, where the tribes and kingdoms uniting under the banner of the King of Beorg-Dur organised into the Black Host. Intervening forces from Celebarad attempted to restore peace on the Andilari peninsula, but were unable to prevent the destruction of various border towns of Vicario.
Along Anahuaco's northern border with Moorland, the MAF was deployed to help secure border crossings and deal with the emerging refugee crisis spilling over into Huntsland. As a partner within the Raspur Pact, marines from the MAF coordinated with allied command to perform an extraction of high-ranking assets from Ciudad de Anahuaco. Beyond this, Moorland recognized the humanitarian crisis unfolding at its feet and began a coordinated effort to allow refugees to enter the country. King MacMartin noted that only refugees entering legally through official checkpoints would be allowed a path to citizenship. As of late 1737, seven checkpoints had been established while the rest of the border was closed and patrolled by armed guards. Anyone caught trying to enter the country illegally is either turned away or directed to a checkpoint. Moorland's government has created a special citizenship program just for Anahuaco's refugees allowing that expedites the process of citizenship and assimilation into Moorlander society.
