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== Byzantium ==
== Byzfagium ==
{{EnhancedNation|color = black|title1 = Empire of Byzantium|image1 = [[File:Flag of Byzantine.png|250px]]|image2 = [[File:Byzantine Coat of Arms.png|250px]]|full_name = Byzantine Empire|name_in_towny = Byzantium|motto = "Roma Invicta, Rome Eterna!"|n_list_page = 1|capital_city = Pergamon|largest_city = Pergamon|oldest_city = Constantinople|leader = CorruptedGreed|chancellors = Phillybob777, Florene|political_system = Theocratic Monarchy|economic_system = Capitalism|official_religion = Greek Orthodox,Roman Catholicism|dominions = Italy, Roman_Republic, Bulgaria, Aegyptus, Numidia, Romania, Yugoslavia, Papal_States, Siam, Trebizond, Persia, Greater_Armenia, Georgia, Venezia (Vassal)|past_leaders = [[Phillybob]] <br>
[[Florene]] <br>|past_capitals = Constantinople}}
 
=== ''Overview'' ===
=== ''Overview'' ===
The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) was founded on November 2nd, becoming the first nation created in Eastern Europe, and 5th worldwide.
The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) was founded on November 2nd, becoming the first nation created in Eastern Europe, and 5th worldwide.
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==== '''Holdings''' ====
==== '''Holdings''' ====
Byzantium is primarily located in Greece and Anatolia. However, it also has a strong presence in Eastern Europe (particularly in Ukraine), the Levant Coast, and North Africa (mainly Egypt and Eastern Libya). Byzantium is the Imperial Province leading the GRE (Greater Roman Empire).
Byzantium is primarily located in Greece and Anatolia. However, it also has a strong presence in Eastern Europe (particularly in Ukraine), the Levant Coast, and North Africa (mainly Egypt and Eastern Libya). Byzantium is the Imperial Province leading the GRE (Greater Roman Empire)
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==== '''Position in Relation to Other Nations''' ====
==== '''Position in Relation to Other Nations''' ====
Directly north of Constantinople is Bulgaria, followed shortly by Romania. To the east is Georgia and Greater-Armenia. Towards the south-east is Judah. In the direct west is Albania, followed by Italia. Finally, Austria-Hungary is the farthest north-west.
Directly north of Constantinople is Bulgaria, followed shortly by Romania. To the east is Georgia and Greater-Armenia. Towards the south-east is Judah. In the direct west is Albania, followed by Italia. Finally, Austria-Hungary is the farthest north-west.
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==== '''Territorial Backlash''' ====
==== '''Territorial Backlash''' ====
After an initial week or so of rapid growth, SPQR started facing a large backlash from nations such as Germany and Spain, both of which had conflicting claims with the overly extended Roman Empire. Understanding this predicament, the Imperators shored up claims. Seranil, who was the leading Senator at the time, negotiated the [[Treaty of Sicily]], which ceded Iberia and part of Morocco, in exchange for recognizing the other roman territorial claims. The Imperators also ceded the Rhineland to Germany, for similar terms.
After an initial week or so of rapid growth, SPQR started facing a large backlash from nations such as Germany and Spain, both of which had conflicting claims with the overly extended Roman Empire. Understanding this predicament, the Imperators shored up claims. Seranil, who was the leading the time, negotiated the [[Treaty of Sicily]], which ceded Iberia and part of Morocco, in recognizing the other roman territorial claims. The Imperators also ceded the Rhineland to Germany, for similar terms.


==== '''Three Emperors, Three Jurisdictions''' ====
==== '''Three Emperors, Three Jurisdictions''' ====
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==== '''The Great Stagnation''' ====
==== '''The Great Stagnation''' ====
From late August to late September, SPQR stagnated severely. Players started going inactive on the discord, players left, more territorial concessions were made, and SPQR almost collapsed before even the release of Terra Nova. This was caused by multiple factors:
From to   stagnated severely. Players started going inactive on the discord, players left, more territorial concessions were made, and SPQR almost collapsed before even the release of Terra Nova. This was caused by multiple factors:


Necessary territorial concessions played a factor, as many players saw the claim map slowly shrinking week by week. Britain was abandoned, North Africa was abandoned, Egypt was abandoned, the Holy Land was abandoned, much of France was abandoned. It seemed like within only a few weeks, there would be no territory left. Florene also took a few weeks off from the discord for a family vacation, which disheartened other players as they believed the government had gone inactive. Finally, the Terra Nova update was taking longer than expected to release. When initially teased in early August, most players believed that the release was merely weeks away, thus leading to the extensive planning done by multiple nations. But as August turned into September, and September neared October, the update felt like it would never arrive.
Necessary territorial concessions played a factor, as many players saw the claim map slowly shrinking week by week. Africa was abandoned, Egypt was abandoned, the Holy Land was abandoned, much was abandoned. It li only a few weeks, there would be no territory left. Florene also took a few weeks off from the discord for a family vacation, which disheartened other players as they believed the government had gone inactive. Finally, the Terra Nova update was taking longer than expected to release. When initially teased in early August, most players believed that the release was merely weeks away, thus leading to the extensive planning done by multiple nations. But as August turned into September, and September neared October, the update felt like it would never arrive.


==== '''A New Third Emperor''' ====
==== '''A New Third Emperor''' ====
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'''The Central Alliance'''
'''The Central Alliance'''


Along with the Ecumene, SPQR also joined the [[Central Alliance]]. This military alliance, between [[France]], HRE (the planned but implemented one), and SPQR, sought to create a stable central Europe. It would later collapse during the release of Terra Nova when HRE was failed to be made, and France extended claims over much of Germany.
Along with the Ecumene, SPQR also joined the [[Central Alliance]]. This military alliance, between [[France]], HR but implemented one), and SPQR, sought to create a stable central Europe. It would later collapse during the release of Terra Nova when HRE was failed to be made, and France extended claims over much of Germany.


==== '''The Creation of the Tetrarchy''' ====
==== '''The Creation of the Tetrarchy''' ====
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==== '''Terra Nova Released''' ====
==== '''Terra Nova Released''' ====
On November 1, 2018, the Terra Nova release finally arrived. Players rushed on the server and raced to be the first one to claim this or that town, or to build this or that nation. In the east, things were looking hopeful. Over a dozen active players (most of which were senators prepping to create their own towns) had joined Constantinople and were all collecting gold to create the nation.
On November 1, 2018, the Terra Nova release finally arrived. Players rushed on the server and raced to be the first one to claim this or that town, or to build this or that nation. In the east, things were looking hopeful. Over players (most of which were senators prepping to create their own towns) had joined Constantinop were all collecting gold to create the nationThe west did not look as good. While Rome was claimed by Marcellus, who refused to hand it over to his senior emperor Dominicus. And the only other town that was created was Carthage, on the northern tip of Tunisia. Every other western citizen either disappeared, or move. Little action was done in the west to otherwise cement their territory, and the dispute over Ro escalated the issue.


The west did not look as good. While Rome was claimed by Marcellus, who refused to hand it over to his senior emperor Dominicus. And the only other town that was created was Carthage, on the northern tip of Tunisia. Every other western citizen either disappeared, or moved east. Little action was done in the west to otherwise cement their territory, and the dispute over Rome only escalated the issue.
==== '''Western Rebellion''' ====
Blaming the  government for the territorial issues in the west, Marcellus declared himself in open rebellion on November 1, 2018. He claimed to be "Imperator" of Rome and broke away from the western empire. He took the rebellion a step further, and through fake DM chats between one of his lieutenants phony Justinian account, he tried in instill distrust in the eastern monarchy. For these treasonous acts, Marcellus was stripped of his position, made an enemy of the state, and was banned from the SPQR discord along with all of his supporter''' Horses'''


==== '''Western Rebellion''' ====
Blaming the entire SPQR government for the territorial issues in the west, Marcellus declared himself in open rebellion on November 1, 2018. He claimed to be "Imperator" of Rome and broke away from the western empire. He took the rebellion a step further, and through fake DM chats between one of his lieutenants and a phony Justinian account, he tried in instill distrust in the eastern monarchy. For these treasonous acts, Marcellus was stripped of his position, made an enemy of the state, and was banned from the SPQR discord along with all of his supporters.[[File:Screenshot 11.png|none|thumb|838x838px|''Caesar Justinian making an imperial statement on the rebellion (November 1 2018)'']]
==== '''Acquisition of Horses''' ====
After some experimentation with the MCMMO plugin's Taming skill, CorruptedGreed, mayor of Philippopolis, spawned some in and breeded them. This supplied the capital, Constantinople, with its first horses.
After some experimentation with the MCMMO plugin's Taming skill, CorruptedGreed, mayor of Philippopolis, spawned some in and breeded them. This supplied the capital, Constantinople, with its first horses.


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When Marcellus took Rome for himself at the very start of Terra Nova and refused to give it to the rightful Augustus in the West: Dominicus, the establishment of the Western Roman Empire came to a sudden halt. Italia to the north, however, had begun to slowly creep further southwards over the coming days with the establishment of new towns. Eventually seeing the situation in the west as hopeless, Florene reached an agreement with the Italians, recognizing them as the new western empire, thus allowing her to focus on matters in the east. The dual empire of old was now just one, eastern Roman Empire, Byzantium.
When Marcellus took Rome for himself at the very start of Terra Nova and refused to give it to the rightful Augustus in the West: Dominicus, the establishment of the Western Roman Empire came to a sudden halt. Italia to the north, however, had begun to slowly creep further southwards over the coming days with the establishment of new towns. Eventually seeing the situation in the west as hopeless, Florene reached an agreement with the Italians, recognizing them as the new western empire, thus allowing her to focus on matters in the east. The dual empire of old was now just one, eastern Roman Empire, Byzantium.


=== ''The Diarchy'' ===
=== ''The'' ===
 
==== ''(November 9th, 2018 - January 1st, 2019)'' ====
 
==== '''Ecumene Dissolved''' ====
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==== '''First Byzantine Colonial Expansion''' ====
==== ''(November 9th, 2018 - January 1st, 2019)''''' Dissolved''' ====
On the 15th of November, Florene was approached by Jump Fox where he details the possibility of Byzantine Colonial possessions in Asia, specifically [[Bangkok]] and South-East Asia. This was accepted by Florene and thus Byzantine Bangkok was established which later went on to form Byzantine [[Siam]].
text'''First Byzantine Colonial Expansion''' the 15th of November, Florene was approached by Jump Fox where he details the possibility of Byzantine Colonial possessions in Asia, specifically [[Bangkok]] and South-East Asia. This was accepted by Florene and thus Byzantine Bangkok was established which later went on to form Byzantine [[Siam]].


==== '''Byzantium Reaches the #1 Spot on /n list''' ====
==== '''Byzantium Reaches the #1 Spot on /n list''' ====
Since the first week Byzantium was always one of the most Active and most populated nation , however near December Byzantium came to its peek as #1 Nation , in January it lost to Nazi in number of Citizen but greatly outnumbered any nation in terms of Town (60 Byzantine town compared to 30 for the second biggest nation)
Since the first week Byzantium was always one of the most Active and most populated nation , however near December Byzantium came to its peek as #1 Nation , in January it lost to Nazi in number of Citizen but greatly outnumbered in terms of Town (60 Byzantine town compared to 30 for the second biggest nation)


==== '''Intervention Between Canadian Tribes and Panama''' ====
==== '''Intervention Between Canadian Panama''' ====
As a request from Panama, Byzantium came to their help in the war in exchange of some Turtle Eggs.
As a request from Panama, Byzantium came to their help in the war in exchange of some Turtle Eggs.


==== '''NATO Founded''' ====
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==== '''Constitution Completed''' ====
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Placeholder text, [[Christmas Conflict]].


==== '''Mercenary Work Outlawed''' ====
==== '''Mercenary Wor''' ====
Following the [[Christmas Conflict]], mercenary work was outlawed. Citizens of Byzantium were no longer allowed to operate as mercenaries under the reasoning that it causes problems for foreign affairs.
Following the [[Christmas Conflict]], mercenary work was outlawed. Citizens of Byzantium were no longer allowed to operate as mercenaries under the reasoning that it causes problems for foreign affairs.


==== '''Turkish Republic Claim Deal''' ====
==== '''Turkish Republic Claim Deal''' ====
After the creation of the Turkish Republic, Justinian made a deal with them, giving them half of Anatolia(Eastern part) to the Turk while the West and Center would be Byzantine , this deal started an Internal conflict in Byzantium between the Greek Head and the Armenian Population of East Anatolia that saw its expansion possibility blocked by the deal, the Deal would be later broken by the Turk at the time of the Balkans War.
After thethe Turkish Republic, Justinian made a deal with them, giving them half of Anatolia(Eastern part) to the Turk while the West and Center would be Byzantine , this deal started an Internal conflict in Byzantium between the Greek Head and the Armenian Population of East Anatolia that saw its expansion possibility blocked by the deal, the Deal would be later broken by the Turk at the time of the Balkans


==== '''January 2019 Elections''' ====
==== '''January 2019 Elections''' ====
The election started out with a total of 6 candidates. 5 of the candidates were running for Consul, with the other being the only one to run for Legatus. The 5 starting candidates for Consul were Carlos_Dorelli, CorruptedGreed, moope787, WTDpuddles, and Voisardian. The race was steady, with all of the candidates posting their campaigns gradually throughout the month of December. However, being the first election, there were certainly bumps along the way. The [[Christmas Conflict]] led to Consul candidate Carlos_Dorelli dropping out of the race before the voting period started. Following this incident, Voisardian started publicly criticizing other candidates, borderline smearing them. [Historian's note: To be continued]
The election started out with a total of 6 candidates. 5 of the candidates were running for Consul, with the other being the only one to run for Legatus. The 5 starting candidates for Consul were Carlos_Dorelli, , , and Voisardian. The race was steady, with all of the candidates posting their campaigns gradually throughout the month of December. However, being the first election, there were certainly bumps along the way. The [[Christmas Conflict]] led to Consul candidate Carlos_Dorelli dropping out of the race before the voting period started. Following this incident, Voisardian started publicly criticizing other candidates, borderline smearing them. [Historian's note: To be continued]


=== ''The First Consulship of CorruptedGreed'' ===
=== ''The First Consulship of CorruptedGreed'' ===
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==== '''Byzantium-Albania War''' ====
==== '''Byzantium-Albania War''' ====
The [[Byzantium-Albania War]] was an unprecedented conflict. Relations between [[Byzantium]] and [[Albania]] were stable for a great duration of both the nations' existences. However, tensions between the two suddenly skyrocketed. [[Hampusk8]], the king of [[Albania]], had harassed [[_S64_]], the committee chair in charge of infrastructure, by attacking him multiple times during the construction of a railway. After the increased acts of hostility, [[Albania]] created the town of [[Prilep]] in [[Byzantium]]'s claimed land (Macedonia). This drew sharp a turning point in relations, and sent the nations into war against each other. The conflict was concluded with a decisive Byzantine victory after the creation of [[Forte_Carlos]]. [[Hampusk8]] surrendered to [[Byzantium]], and came to the table to organize peace. On January 15th, [[Hampusk8]] agreed to the terms of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pamg722iSz7idok-SxPyy4w-vLtsmjzpa5ZQYAqx-fk/edit?usp=sharing Byzantine-Albanian Treaty], drafted by current-serving Consul [[CorruptedGreed]], and approved by the Augustus, [[Justinian]]. The treaty most prominently includes full reparations for the Fort in exchange for its disbandment, along with [[Albania]] handing over the town of [[Prilep]].
The [[Byzantium-Albania War]] was an unprecedented conflict. Relations between [[Byzantium]] and [[Albania]] were stable for a great duration of both the nations' existences. However, tensions between the two suddenly skyrocketed, the king of [[Albania]], had hathe committee chair in charge of infrastructure, by attacking him multiple times during t of a railway. After the increased acts of hostility, [[Albania]] created the town of [[Prilep]] in [[Byzantium]]'s claimed land (Macedonia). This drew sharp a turning point in relations, and sent the nations into war against each other. The conflict was concluded with Byzantine the creation of [[Forte_Carlos]]. to [[Byzantium]], and came to the to peace. On January 1 to the terms of [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pamg722iSz7idok-SxPyy4w-vLtsmjzpa5ZQYAqx-fk/edit?usp=sharing Byz-Albanian Treat] by current-serving Consul [[CorruptedGreed]], and by Augustus, [[Justinian]]. The treaty most prominen includes full reparations for the Fort in exchange for its, along with [[Albania]] handing over the town of [[Prilep|Pri]]


==== '''NATO Dissolved''' ====
==== '''NATO ''' ====
Due to internal trouble [[NATO]], was dissolved. This information came with some happiness in [[Byzantium]] as some citizens (mainly Serbian and Armenian) had no sympathy for the Coalition name. After the disbandment of the alliance, new ones were developed to fill the gap left.
Due to internal , was dissolved. This information came with some happiness in [[Byzantium]] as some citizens (mainly Serbian and Armenian) had no sympathy for the Coalition name. After the disbandment of the alliance, new ones were developed to fill the gap left.


==== '''New Alliance Solution''' ====
==== '''New Alliance Solution''' ====
After leaving NATO, Byzantium decided to take a more decentralized and article approach to its alliances. The next step of action was joining 3 separate alliances: the Tervel Alliance, the Near East Treaty Organization, and the Intermarium Alliance. The Tervel alliance is the personal military alliance between Bulgaria and Byzantium. The Near East Treaty Organization is a means of organizing the borders of the middle east. The current members are Byzantium, Judah, Persia, and possibly soon Greater_Armenia. Finally, the Intermarium Alliance, being an economic and military alliance for eastern and southern Europe. It has a defense pact aspect, so member states need to help one another if they get war declared on them. The member's states are Byzantium, Bulgaria, MinskanRus, and Austria-Hungary. As of January 12th, 2019, Austria-Hungary is no longer apart of this alliance due to declaring war on another member state, Byzantium ([[The Great Balkan War]]).
After leaving NATO, Byzantium decided to take a more decentralized and article approach to its alliances. The next step of action joining3 separate alliances: the Tervel Alliance, the Near East Treaty Organization, and the . The Tervel alliance is the personal military alliance between Bulgaria and Byzantium. The Near East Treaty Organization is a means of organizing the borders of the middle east. The current members are Byzantium, Judah, Persia, and possibly soon Greater_Armenia. Finally, the Intermarium Alliance, being an economic and military alliance for eastern and southern Europe. It has a defense pact aspect, so member states need to help another if they get war declared on them. The member's states are Byzantium, Bulgaria, MinskanRus, and Austria-Hungary. As of January 12th, 2019, Austria-Hungary is no longer apart of this allianc due to declaring war on another member state, Byzantium ([[The Great Balkan War]]).'''The  War'''


==== '''The Great Balkan War''' ====
[[Byzantium]] is a primary participant in [[The Great Balkan War]], being the main defender against the adversaries, The Tilted Powers.
[[Byzantium]] is a primary participant in [[The Great Balkan War]], being the main defender against the adversaries, The Tilted Powers.


==== '''Abdication of Florene''' ====
==== '''Abdication of Florene''' ====
On January 10th, 2019, Florene, the current serving Augustus, decided to abdicate. This decision was made by her in order to invest more time into building Constantinople. Justinian, being the long-serving Caesar, was to replace Florene. The ceremony to crown Justinian was held during mid-January with the participation rate exceeding 20 players (Enemies were also allowed the attend; fighting was successfully prohibited for the duration of the ceremony).
On January 10th Florene, the current serving Augustus, decided to abdicate. This decision was made by her in order to invest more time into building Constantinople. Justinian, being the long-serving Caesar, was to replace Florene. The ceremony to crown Justinian was held during mid-January with the participation rate 20 players (Enemies were also allowed the attend; fighting was successfully prohibited duration of the ceremony).


===='''3 Byzantine Towns on /towny top land'''====
===='''3 Byzantine Towns on /towny top land'''====
On January 19th, Cilician_Armenia grasped a position among the top 10 biggest towns, after having farmed 1500 gold in just 3 days. It sits with Constantinople (365 plots), Pergamon (289 plots), with Cilician_Armenia at 246 plots. Thus far, Byzantium is the only nation that has more than 1 town being apart of the top 10 biggest towns on the server. This achievement signals that towns other than the capital are experiencing major development. Byzantium may be the first nation to set an example for nation-wide development, dissuading from having Constantinople as their Forward Capital.
On January 19th, Cilician_A grasped a position among the top 10 biggest towns, after having farmed 1500 gold in just 3 days. It sits with Constantinople (365 plots), Pergamon (289 plots), with Cilician_Armenia at 246 plots. Thus far, Byzantium is the only nation that has more than 1 town being apart of the top 10 biggest towns on the server. This achievement signals that towns other than the capital are experiencing major developme. Byzantium may be the first nation to set an example for nation-wide development, dissuading from having Constantinople as their Forward Capital.


==== '''The February 2019 Elections''' ====
==== '''The Election''' ====
Close election between CorruptedGreed and offtechthegamer
Close electi CorruptedGreed and offtechthegamer


=== ''The Second Consulship of CorruptedGreed'' ===
=== ''The Second Consulship of CorruptedGreed'' ===
''(January 29th, 2019 - March 1st, 2019)''
''(January 29th, 2019 - March 1st, 201''


==== '''Vassalization of Spain and Caribe''' ====
==== '''Vassalization of Spain and Caribe''' ====
February 5th, 2019 - The nation of [[Spain]], along with its Caribbean dominion joined Byzantium as dominions, further expanding borders into Iberia.
February 5th, 2019 - The nation of [[Spain]], along with its Caribbean dominion joined Byzantium as dominions, further borders into Iberia.


==== '''Withdrawal from The Intermarium Alliance''' ====
==== '''Withdrawal from The Allianc''' ====
February 11th, 2019 - Byzantium formally withdraws from The Intermarium Alliance. Shortly after, ScaryDragon, the leader of [[Minskan_Rus]], announces the alliance's dissolution. The primary reason for Byzantium withdrawing from this alliance was due to the lack of support it got from fellow member states after [[The Great Balkan Wa]]r broke out.
February 11th, 2019 - Byzantium formally withdraws from The Intermarium Alliance. Shortly after, ScaryDragon, the leader of [[Minskan_Rus]], announces the alliance's dissolution. The primary reason for Byzantium withdrawing from alliance was due to the lack of support it got from fellow member states after [[The Great Balkan Wa]]r broke out.


=== ''The Third Consulship of CorruptedGreed'' ===
=== ''The Third Consulship of CorruptedGreed'' ===
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==== '''CorruptedGreed Becomes Caesar''' ====
==== '''CorruptedGreed Becomes Caesar''' ====
March 9th, 2019 - Justinian, the second reigning Augustus of the GRE, proclaims CorruptedGreed as his Caesar (heir) of the Empire. This followed a successful political legacy, via serving as the first Consul for three consecutive terms. AddyF is put in charge of Persia as Queen Regent, and CorruptedGreed moves into Constantinople.
March 9th, 2019 - , , proclaims CorruptedGreed as his Caesar (heir) of . This followed a successful political serving as Consul for three consecutive terms. AddyF is put in charge of Persia as Queen Regent, and CorruptedGreed into'' First Zqppy(March 26th, 2019 - April 26th, 2019)''
 
=== ''The First Consulship of Zqppy'' ===
''(March 26th, 2019 - April 26th, 2019)''


==== '''Romania Capitulates''' ====
==== '''Romania Capitulates''' ====
April 4th, 2019 - Over one month ago The Balkan Treaty was signed between the GRE and Romania. It involved Romania buying the Byzantine towns on its territory, while sticking to their own claims. Dukasv violated the agreement of the treaty earlier by planting/accepting towns in Ukraine. This prompted further questioning on why Romania had not went through with the treaty after weeks had gone by. Romania had made enough money to pay off the treaty with its national shop, but simply spent it on claims for pre-existing towns and for the towns in Ukraine instead. The following exertion of diplomatic pressure and overall instability of the nation lead to Dictator heat1804 handing it over to Caesar CorruptedGreed as payment for the treaty. The resulting chaos that ensued included all governmental officials going into diaspora, becoming separatists and carving out their own sovereign, national claims (Transylvania and Bukovina).
April 4th, 2019 - Over one month ago The Balkan Treaty was signed between the GRE and Romania. It involved Romania buying the Byzantine towns on its territory, while sticking to their own claims. Dukasv violated the agreement of the treaty earlier by planting/accepting towns in Ukraine. This prompted further questioning on why Romania had not went through with the treaty after weeks had gone by. Romani made enough money to pay off the treaty with its national shop, but simply spent it on pre-existing towns in Ukraine instead. The following exertion of diplomatic pressure and overall the nation lead to Dictator heat1804 handing it over to Caesar CorruptedGre as payment for the treaty. The   ensu included all governmental officials going into diaspora, becoming separatists and carving out their own sovereign, national claims (Transylvania and Bukovina).


==== '''Vassalization of Caucasia and Kievan Rus''' ====
==== '''Vassalization of Caucasi and Kievan Rus''' ====
April 3rd, 2019 - The Caucasian Empire, consisting of Greater-Armenia and Georgia, join the GRE as one province, Caucasia. Kievan Rus also joined, created by a formerly Byzantine mayor for the purpose of controlling Ukraine under an individual province.
April 3rd, 2019 - The Caucasian Empire, consisting of Greater-Armenia and Georgia, join the GRE as one province, Caucasia. Kievan Rus also joined, created by a formerly Byzantine mayor for the purpose of controlling Ukraine an individual province.


=== ''The First Consulship of fritzstick'' ===
=== ''The First Consulship of fritzstick'' ===
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* [[YellowVictini]]
* [[YellowVictini]]


== Military ==
== Gretards with sticks ==
105 levies
3+ Farmers


9 Legionnaires
7+ Snowmen


1 Centurion
1 Iron Golem


== Buildings ==
== Bumlings ==


=== ''Architectural Wonders'' ===
=== ''Architectural Wonders'' ===


==== '''The Forum of Constantine''' ====
==== '''The Forum of Constantine''' ====
Serving as the main center of the city, the forum of Constantine is a circular public space that includes the Senate house. The forum in its entirety occupies a 7 by 7 chunk area of the capital. Quartz, brick, and colored terracotta/concrete are among the materials used to decorate the ornate marvel.
Serving as the main center of the city, the forum of Constantine is a circular public space that includes the Senate house. The forum in its entirety occupies a 7 by 7 chunk a. Quartz, brick, and colored terracotta/concrete are among the materials used to decorate the ornate marvel.


== Notable People ==
== Notable People ==
The following people have facilitated a unique contribution to the nation with their past or contemporary presence, and are made note of here. [Historian's note: Specifics will be added underneath names soon]
The following people have facilitated a unique contribution to the nation with their past or contemporary presence, and are made note of here. [Historian's note: Specifics will be added underneat]


'''Florene (Augustus from November to January)'''
'''Florene (Augustus from November to January)'''
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'''[[Phillybob777]] (Augustus from January to May)'''
'''[[Phillybob777]] (Augustus from January to May)'''


'''[[CorruptedGreed]] (Augustus from May to present; Consul for the first 3 consecutive terms possible)'''
HALID_BESLIC '''(Augustus from May to present; Consul for the first 3 consecutive terms possible)'''


'''[[Synargle|Syn]] (Founder of Constantinople, and First Patriarch)'''
'''[[Synargle|Syn]] (Founder of Constantinople, and First Patriarch)'''


'''Carlos_Doreli (Founder of Pergamon, one of the biggest cities in the nation)'''
'''Carlos_Doreli (Founder of Pergamon, one of the biggest cities in the na[https://earthmc.wikia.com/wiki/Murloc_Lusignan_of_Cilicia God_Of_Murloc] (Founder of Cilician_Armenia, made at least 12 towns, found many citizens)'''
 
'''[https://earthmc.wikia.com/wiki/Murloc_Lusignan_of_Cilicia God_Of_Murloc] (Founder of Cilician_Armenia, made at least 12 towns, found many citizens)'''


== National Subdivisions ==
== National ==
The nation uses provinces and dominions as a subdivision.
The nation uses provinces and dominions as a subdivision.


Balkanic Province: [https://earthmc.fandom.com/wiki/Chios Chios], Dalmatia, Brentopolis, Aegyssus, Salona, Mostar, Isaccea,Skopje
Balkani: [https://earthmc.fandom.com/wiki/Chios Chios], Dalmatia, Brentopolis, Aegyssus, Salona, Mostar, Isaccea,SkopGreek Province: Philippopolis, Myrmidones,Thessaloniki, Volos, Athens, Achais, Angelokastro, Zante, Aegan Bunker, Knossos,
 
Greek Province: Philippopolis, Myrmidones,Thessaloniki, Volos, Athens, Achais, Angelokastro, Zante, Aegan Bunker, Knossos,
 
 
Thracian Province: Constantinople, Samothraki
 
Anatolian:Pergamon,Bursa,Troy,Izmir,Afyon,Chios,Rhodes,Caria,Neptune,Adana,Ancyra,Sebastae,Trebizond,Satalieh,Gangra
 
Levantine:Cilician_Armenia, Malakopi, Tigranakert, Edessa, Antioch, Palmyra, Knight_Templar, Bagdad, Tripolie, Lemesus


Alexandria (Egypt) Province: Old_Alexandria, Cairo, Cyrene, Cara
Province: Constantinople, Samothraki


Cossack Province: Zaporozhye, Buran, Gascogne, Fantasiym, Donetsk, Poltava, Kiev, Sarov
Anatolian:Pergamon,Bursa,Troy,Izmir,Afyon,Chios,Rhodes,Caria,Neptune,Adana,Ancyra,Sebastae,Trebizond,Satalieh,Gangra_Armenia, Malakopi, Tigranakert, Edessa, Antioch, Palmyra, Knight_Templar, Bagdad, Tripolie, LemesusAlexandria (Egypt) Province: Old_Alexandria, Cairo, Cyrene, Car Province:, Bura, Gascogne, Fantasiym, Donetsk, Poltava, Kiev, Sarov


The Dominions of Byzantium are:
The Dominions of Byzantium are:
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== Cities/Towns ==
== Cities/Towns ==
* Adana
* AdanaAegyssus_BunkerAfyon
* Aegyssus
* AntiochAthens
* Aegan_Bunker
* (capital, Siam colony
* Afyon
* Bur
* Alexandria
* Anderta
* Antioch
* Athens
* Attaleia
* Avaria
* Baghdad
* [https://earthmc.fandom.com/wiki/Balti Balti]
* [[Bangkok]] (capital, Siam colony)
* [[Hydruntum]]
* Bursa
* Cairo
* Cairo
* Cara
* Cara
* [https://earthmc.fandom.com/wiki/Chios Chios]
* [https://earthmc.fandom.com/wiki/Chios Chios]
* [[Cilician_Armenia]] (Cilician Protectorate)
* [[Cilician_Armenia|_Armenia]] (Cilician Protectorate)
* [[Constantinople]] (Capital City)
* [[Constantinople]] (Capital City)
* [[Chumphon Canal]] (Siam colony)
* [[Chumphon Canal]] (Siam colony)
* Corinth
* Corinth
* Cyrene
* Cyrene
* Donetsk
* Donet[[Edessa]]
* [[Edessa]]
* [[Gangra]]
* [[Gangra]]
* Gascogne
* Gascogne
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* Knossos
* Knossos
* [[Komelkova]]
* [[Komelkova]]
* Korinthia
* Krasnoperekopsk
* Krasnoperekopsk
* Lemesus
* Lemesus
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* Thessaloniki
* Thessaloniki
* Trebizond
* Trebizond
* [[Tigranakert]]
* GRETARD WAS HERE
* Troy
* SPIERDALAJ
* Volos
* Yangon (Siam colony)
* Yangon (Siam colony)
* Zulu (Egypt Colony)
* Zulu (Egypt Colony)
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* Augusta (October 25th 2018 - January 13th 2019)
* Augusta (October 25th 2018 - January 13th 2019)
* Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (January 14th 2019 - January 29th)
* Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (January 14th 2019 - Januar
* Chief Diplomat (January 14th 2019 - January 29th)
* Chief Diplomat (January 14th 2019 - January 29th)'''Justinian Diocleti''' (September 3rd - October 25th 2018)
'''Justinian Diocletian'''
* Imperator (September 3rd - October 25th 2018)
* Caesar (October 25th 2018 - January 13th 2019)
* Caesar (October 25th 2018 - January 13th 2019)
* Augustus (January 13th 2019 - Present)
* Augustus (January 13th 2019 - Present)
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* Governor of Achaia & Moesia (??? - December 6th 2018)
* Governor of Achaia & Moesia (??? - December 6th 2018)
* Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
* Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
* Consul (January 1st 2019 - Present)
* Consul (January 1st 2019 - Present) Officials
 
=== Other Government Officials ===
'''Diocletianovich'''
'''Diocletianovich'''
* Praetor for multiple mandates
* Praetor for multiple mandates
* Chairman of the Western Anatolia/Aegean Transportation Committee
* Chairmanof the Western Anatolia/Aegean Transportation Committee
'''Syn'''
'''Syn'''
* Holy Patriarch (October 31st 2018 - ???)
* Holy Patriarch (October 31st 2018 - ???)
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* Chairman of the Defense Committee (January 1st - January 20th 2019)
* Chairman of the Defense Committee (January 1st - January 20th 2019)
* Holy Patriarch (January 12th 2019 - Present)
* Holy Patriarch (January 12th 2019 - Present)
'''lolfritz'''
'''lolfritz''' of Narbonensis (September 9th - ???)
* Governor of Narbonensis (September 9th - ???)
* Governor of Dalmatia ( BOSNI - December 6th 2018)
* Governor of Dalmatia (??? - December 6th 2018)
'''moope787'''Legatus (??? - December 31st 2018)
'''moope787'''
* of the Defense Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
* Legatus (??? - December 31st 2018)
* Chairman of the Defense Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
'''OwenTheGuy'''
'''OwenTheGuy'''
* Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (January 1st - January 13th 2019)
* Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee (January 1st - January 13th 2019)
* Chief Diplomat (January 1st - January 13th 2019)
* Chief Diplomat (January 1st - January 13th 2019)
'''Solariu'''
'''Solariu'''
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* Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (January 1st 2019 - January 29th)
* Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (January 1st 2019 - January 29th)
'''Yellow'''
'''Yellow'''
* Chairman of the State Resources Committee (January 10th 2019 - January 29th)
* Chair
* Centurion (January 12th 2019 - Present)
* CORRUPT MOD
'''SierraJam'''
'''SierraJam'''
* Chairman of the Urban Development Committee (January 1st 2019 - Present)
* Chairman of the Urban Development Committee (January 1st 2019 - Present)
'''MLGTerra'''
'''MLGTerra'''
* Centurion (January 20th - January 29th 2019)
* Centurion (January 20th - January 29th 2019)
* Legatus (January 29th 2019 - Present)
* Legatus (January 29th 2019 - Present
* Chairman of the Defense Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)
* Chairman of the Defense Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)
'''WTDPuddles'''
 
* Chairman of the Economics Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
* Chairman of the Economics Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
* Chairman of the State Resources Committee (January 1st - January 10th 2019)
* Chairman of the State Resources Committee (January 1st - January 10th 2019)
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* Chairman of the Economics Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)
* Chairman of the Economics Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)
'''God_of_Murloc'''
'''God_of_Murloc'''
* Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)
* Chairman of
[[Category:Nations]]
[[Category:Nations]]

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Byzfagium

Overview

The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) was founded on November 2nd, becoming the first nation created in Eastern Europe, and 5th worldwide.

Geography

Holdings

Byzantium is primarily located in Greece and Anatolia. However, it also has a strong presence in Eastern Europe (particularly in Ukraine), the Levant Coast, and North Africa (mainly Egypt and Eastern Libya). Byzantium is the Imperial Province leading the GRE (Greater Roman Empire)

Position in Relation to Other Nations

Directly north of Constantinople is Bulgaria, followed shortly by Romania. To the east is Georgia and Greater-Armenia. Towards the south-east is Judah. In the direct west is Albania, followed by Italia. Finally, Austria-Hungary is the farthest north-west.

Infrastructure

To be added

Architecture

The general architecture is from the classical to medieval ages. While it is not enforced, mayors and citizens alike are encouraged to build in this style.

History

The Time of the Imperators

(August 2 2018 - October 25 2018)

Terra Nova Announced

On August 2, 2018, Fix announced on the EMC discord his intent to release the "Terra Nova" update. This update, while at this point was just teased without any specific details, was recognized by most players as the map reset that so many people were asking for. While a release date was not given, most players believed the release was in the near future, and thus began preparing nations for it.

Creation of SPQR

Within only a week of the announcement, Florene Aurelia and Tiberius Caesar (Lapurdi) created "Imperium Romanum". This nation sought to recreate the Roman Empire at its peak 117AD borders, with Florene and Tiberius as the two "Imperators" or emperors. On the 11th, the name was changed to "SPQR".

Rapid Initial Growth

As the two Imperators invited more and more players, the nation grew rapidly. Among the many early members of the nation were GeneralRhombus, Pock (Now TerraAustalis), PolkadotBlueBear, Phillybob777 (Justinian Diocletian), and Seranil. With the large influx of interested players, the early government felt confident on wide land claims from Britain to Egypt, from Gibraltar to the Danube. Hopes were high, and confidence was strong.

Territorial Backlash

After an initial week or so of rapid growth, SPQR started facing a large backlash from nations such as Germany and Spain, both of which had conflicting claims with the overly extended Roman Empire. Understanding this predicament, the Imperators shored up claims. Seranil, who was the leading the time, negotiated the Treaty of Sicily, which ceded Iberia and part of Morocco, in recognizing the other roman territorial claims. The Imperators also ceded the Rhineland to Germany, for similar terms.

Three Emperors, Three Jurisdictions

To help deal with all the government responsibilities the empire was facing, Justinian was raised to the title of Imperator by Florene and Tiberius. But now with three emperors ruling over SPQR, each of whom with different governing styles, tensions in the Roman government grew. To settle the issue, the three agreed to split the empire into three zones of jurisdiction on August 30th, each led by an Imperator. Each Imperator got final say on matters in their zone. Florene ruled the west, with her capital at Rome; Justinian ruled the east, with his capital at Constantinople; and Tiberius ruled Egypt, North Africa, and the Holy Land, with his capital at Alexandria.

Abdication of Tiberius Caesar

Frustrated from the territorial concessions, and disheartened from the seeming inactivity by many members of SPQR, Tiberius Caesar abdicated from his position on September 3, 2018.

The Great Stagnation

From to stagnated severely. Players started going inactive on the discord, players left, more territorial concessions were made, and SPQR almost collapsed before even the release of Terra Nova. This was caused by multiple factors:

Necessary territorial concessions played a factor, as many players saw the claim map slowly shrinking week by week. Africa was abandoned, Egypt was abandoned, the Holy Land was abandoned, much was abandoned. It li only a few weeks, there would be no territory left. Florene also took a few weeks off from the discord for a family vacation, which disheartened other players as they believed the government had gone inactive. Finally, the Terra Nova update was taking longer than expected to release. When initially teased in early August, most players believed that the release was merely weeks away, thus leading to the extensive planning done by multiple nations. But as August turned into September, and September neared October, the update felt like it would never arrive.

A New Third Emperor

Seeing these effects on the empire, Justinian decided to appoint another Imperator on September 23rd to help fill the void from Florene's vacation. He settled on Dominus Pius (DinoGod) to be appointed as the new Imperator of the west. Dominicus brought hope for a new influx of players, as he started using his connections to merge other planned nations and players from other servers into the Empire.

New Hope

Although September 2018 was a dark time for the empire, things began looking hopeful at the end of the month. Staff began hinting that Terra Nova was coming soon: On September 25th, Fix released a partial map screenshot; on October 5th, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO26xDvRSxQ& was posted; and three more posts over the next couple weeks continued to detail the upcoming release of Terra Nova. Florene also returned from her vacation. Justinian was able to negotiate the merging of some other planned nations such as UCS and "Byzantine_Empire". And Dominicus's efforts to invite other communities into the empire led to a securing of southern France and Italy (both of which previously appeared to be falling apart) and was even able to reclaim sections of North Africa.

The Ecumene

Among the foreign affairs policies enacted by the imperial administration at this time was the Ecumene. This alliance, originally named the Mediterranean League, was meant to secure roman borders and provide a counterweight to the other major military alliance known as PACTAM. Some of the major members of the Ecumene included Portugal, SPQR, and Bulgaria.

The Central Alliance

Along with the Ecumene, SPQR also joined the Central Alliance. This military alliance, between France, HR but implemented one), and SPQR, sought to create a stable central Europe. It would later collapse during the release of Terra Nova when HRE was failed to be made, and France extended claims over much of Germany.

The Creation of the Tetrarchy

With the nation growing at a rapid rate again and the announcement of a distance limit from national capitals to their towns, SPQR took two measures in order to better administer its territory. First, the empire was split into two towny nations. In the east would be Justinian and Florene, with their capital at Constantinople. In the west would be DinoGod with his capital at Rome. Second, the Imperial Administration added one more member to its ranks. In order to balance out power, and to balance out imperial administration, the west adopted a second emperor similar to the east.

New titles were also adopted to prevent confusion about authority. "Imperator" was replaced by a senior emperor rank called "Augustus", and a junior emperor rank called "Caesar". In the model, based on the real-life Diocletian tetrarchy, the Caesar would be subordinate to the Augustus and would essentially be the heir apparent. Thusly, Florene would rule as Augusta of the East, Justinian as the Caesar of the East, Dominicus as the Augustus of the West, and the newly appointed Marcellus as the Caesar of the West.

Marcellus arrived on the scene as part of Dominicus' recruiting projects. He was the leader of a large group of non-EMC players, who were found by Dominicus. The deal made between the two was simple: Marcellus would be made Caesar of the West, and his group would merge into SPQR. After final arrangements were made, the tetrarchy was formed.

The Tetrarchy

(October 25 2018 - November 9 2018)

Initial Fallout From Terra Nova

When Terra Nova was released, donators were given a few days headstart over the all other players. To ensure the survival of the eastern empire, Florene asked Syn, the then leader of the HRE and donator, if he could create Constantinople so another nation would not claim it first. Syn agreed to help, and on October 26 2018, he created the town of Constantinople.

The west was not so lucky. The only player who had donator ranks was Marcellus, who was able to claim Rome. However, a new, yes unknown nation started taking hold over northern Italy. This nation, Italia, was previously unknown to SPQR, and as the days until the full, non-donator release of Terra Nova dragged on, the western empire was only able to watch as town after town was made in northern Italy. Negotiations were attempted but proved futile, as Marcellus' attacks on the Italians precluded any further talks.

Terra Nova Released

On November 1, 2018, the Terra Nova release finally arrived. Players rushed on the server and raced to be the first one to claim this or that town, or to build this or that nation. In the east, things were looking hopeful. Over players (most of which were senators prepping to create their own towns) had joined Constantinop were all collecting gold to create the nationThe west did not look as good. While Rome was claimed by Marcellus, who refused to hand it over to his senior emperor Dominicus. And the only other town that was created was Carthage, on the northern tip of Tunisia. Every other western citizen either disappeared, or move. Little action was done in the west to otherwise cement their territory, and the dispute over Ro escalated the issue.

Western Rebellion

Blaming the government for the territorial issues in the west, Marcellus declared himself in open rebellion on November 1, 2018. He claimed to be "Imperator" of Rome and broke away from the western empire. He took the rebellion a step further, and through fake DM chats between one of his lieutenants phony Justinian account, he tried in instill distrust in the eastern monarchy. For these treasonous acts, Marcellus was stripped of his position, made an enemy of the state, and was banned from the SPQR discord along with all of his supporter Horses

After some experimentation with the MCMMO plugin's Taming skill, CorruptedGreed, mayor of Philippopolis, spawned some in and breeded them. This supplied the capital, Constantinople, with its first horses.

Italia Recognized as The New Western Empire

When Marcellus took Rome for himself at the very start of Terra Nova and refused to give it to the rightful Augustus in the West: Dominicus, the establishment of the Western Roman Empire came to a sudden halt. Italia to the north, however, had begun to slowly creep further southwards over the coming days with the establishment of new towns. Eventually seeing the situation in the west as hopeless, Florene reached an agreement with the Italians, recognizing them as the new western empire, thus allowing her to focus on matters in the east. The dual empire of old was now just one, eastern Roman Empire, Byzantium.

The

(November 9th, 2018 - January 1st, 2019) Dissolved

textFirst Byzantine Colonial Expansion the 15th of November, Florene was approached by Jump Fox where he details the possibility of Byzantine Colonial possessions in Asia, specifically Bangkok and South-East Asia. This was accepted by Florene and thus Byzantine Bangkok was established which later went on to form Byzantine Siam.

Byzantium Reaches the #1 Spot on /n list

Since the first week Byzantium was always one of the most Active and most populated nation , however near December Byzantium came to its peek as #1 Nation , in January it lost to Nazi in number of Citizen but greatly outnumbered in terms of Town (60 Byzantine town compared to 30 for the second biggest nation)

Intervention Between Canadian Panama

As a request from Panama, Byzantium came to their help in the war in exchange of some Turtle Eggs.

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Forum of Constantine Completed

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Christmas Conflict

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Mercenary Wor

Following the Christmas Conflict, mercenary work was outlawed. Citizens of Byzantium were no longer allowed to operate as mercenaries under the reasoning that it causes problems for foreign affairs.

Turkish Republic Claim Deal

After thethe Turkish Republic, Justinian made a deal with them, giving them half of Anatolia(Eastern part) to the Turk while the West and Center would be Byzantine , this deal started an Internal conflict in Byzantium between the Greek Head and the Armenian Population of East Anatolia that saw its expansion possibility blocked by the deal, the Deal would be later broken by the Turk at the time of the Balkans

January 2019 Elections

The election started out with a total of 6 candidates. 5 of the candidates were running for Consul, with the other being the only one to run for Legatus. The 5 starting candidates for Consul were Carlos_Dorelli, , , and Voisardian. The race was steady, with all of the candidates posting their campaigns gradually throughout the month of December. However, being the first election, there were certainly bumps along the way. The Christmas Conflict led to Consul candidate Carlos_Dorelli dropping out of the race before the voting period started. Following this incident, Voisardian started publicly criticizing other candidates, borderline smearing them. [Historian's note: To be continued]

The First Consulship of CorruptedGreed

(January 1st, 2019 - January 29th, 2019)

Byzantium-Albania War

The Byzantium-Albania War was an unprecedented conflict. Relations between Byzantium and Albania were stable for a great duration of both the nations' existences. However, tensions between the two suddenly skyrocketed, the king of Albania, had hathe committee chair in charge of infrastructure, by attacking him multiple times during t of a railway. After the increased acts of hostility, Albania created the town of Prilep in Byzantium's claimed land (Macedonia). This drew sharp a turning point in relations, and sent the nations into war against each other. The conflict was concluded with Byzantine the creation of Forte_Carlos. to Byzantium, and came to the to peace. On January 1 to the terms of Byz-Albanian Treat by current-serving Consul CorruptedGreed, and by Augustus, Justinian. The treaty most prominen includes full reparations for the Fort in exchange for its, along with Albania handing over the town of Pri

NATO

Due to internal , was dissolved. This information came with some happiness in Byzantium as some citizens (mainly Serbian and Armenian) had no sympathy for the Coalition name. After the disbandment of the alliance, new ones were developed to fill the gap left.

New Alliance Solution

After leaving NATO, Byzantium decided to take a more decentralized and article approach to its alliances. The next step of action joining3 separate alliances: the Tervel Alliance, the Near East Treaty Organization, and the . The Tervel alliance is the personal military alliance between Bulgaria and Byzantium. The Near East Treaty Organization is a means of organizing the borders of the middle east. The current members are Byzantium, Judah, Persia, and possibly soon Greater_Armenia. Finally, the Intermarium Alliance, being an economic and military alliance for eastern and southern Europe. It has a defense pact aspect, so member states need to help another if they get war declared on them. The member's states are Byzantium, Bulgaria, MinskanRus, and Austria-Hungary. As of January 12th, 2019, Austria-Hungary is no longer apart of this allianc due to declaring war on another member state, Byzantium (The Great Balkan War).The War

Byzantium is a primary participant in The Great Balkan War, being the main defender against the adversaries, The Tilted Powers.

Abdication of Florene

On January 10th Florene, the current serving Augustus, decided to abdicate. This decision was made by her in order to invest more time into building Constantinople. Justinian, being the long-serving Caesar, was to replace Florene. The ceremony to crown Justinian was held during mid-January with the participation rate 20 players (Enemies were also allowed the attend; fighting was successfully prohibited duration of the ceremony).

3 Byzantine Towns on /towny top land

On January 19th, Cilician_A grasped a position among the top 10 biggest towns, after having farmed 1500 gold in just 3 days. It sits with Constantinople (365 plots), Pergamon (289 plots), with Cilician_Armenia at 246 plots. Thus far, Byzantium is the only nation that has more than 1 town being apart of the top 10 biggest towns on the server. This achievement signals that towns other than the capital are experiencing major developme. Byzantium may be the first nation to set an example for nation-wide development, dissuading from having Constantinople as their Forward Capital.

The Election

Close electi CorruptedGreed and offtechthegamer

The Second Consulship of CorruptedGreed

(January 29th, 2019 - March 1st, 201

Vassalization of Spain and Caribe

February 5th, 2019 - The nation of Spain, along with its Caribbean dominion joined Byzantium as dominions, further borders into Iberia.

Withdrawal from The Allianc

February 11th, 2019 - Byzantium formally withdraws from The Intermarium Alliance. Shortly after, ScaryDragon, the leader of Minskan_Rus, announces the alliance's dissolution. The primary reason for Byzantium withdrawing from alliance was due to the lack of support it got from fellow member states after The Great Balkan War broke out.

The Third Consulship of CorruptedGreed

(March 1st, 2019 - March 26th, 2019)

The End of The Great Balkan War

March 4th, 2019 - After 3 months of conflict, Romania finally withdraws from the Great Balkan War. Due to being the main adversary of the war, Romania's withdrawal ultimately signaled its end. Austria Hungary and other adversaries went dormant following Romania's withdrawal. Despite being given a white peace, the state of the nation is beyond repairable. While The Great Balkan War may have ended, returning the Balkans to its previously dormant state, its effects prominently impacted the geopolitics of the region. It would pretense the capitulation and rise of nations in the area.

CorruptedGreed Becomes Caesar

March 9th, 2019 - , , proclaims CorruptedGreed as his Caesar (heir) of . This followed a successful political serving as Consul for three consecutive terms. AddyF is put in charge of Persia as Queen Regent, and CorruptedGreed into First Zqppy(March 26th, 2019 - April 26th, 2019)

Romania Capitulates

April 4th, 2019 - Over one month ago The Balkan Treaty was signed between the GRE and Romania. It involved Romania buying the Byzantine towns on its territory, while sticking to their own claims. Dukasv violated the agreement of the treaty earlier by planting/accepting towns in Ukraine. This prompted further questioning on why Romania had not went through with the treaty after weeks had gone by. Romani made enough money to pay off the treaty with its national shop, but simply spent it on pre-existing towns in Ukraine instead. The following exertion of diplomatic pressure and overall the nation lead to Dictator heat1804 handing it over to Caesar CorruptedGre as payment for the treaty. The ensu included all governmental officials going into diaspora, becoming separatists and carving out their own sovereign, national claims (Transylvania and Bukovina).

Vassalization of Caucasi and Kievan Rus

April 3rd, 2019 - The Caucasian Empire, consisting of Greater-Armenia and Georgia, join the GRE as one province, Caucasia. Kievan Rus also joined, created by a formerly Byzantine mayor for the purpose of controlling Ukraine an individual province.

The First Consulship of fritzstick

(April 26th - May 26th)

Coronation of CorruptedGreed

May 25th, 2019 - CorruptedGreed is crowned Augustus at the Senate House.

The First Consulship of YellowVictini

(May 26th - June 27th)

Vassalization of Bulgaria

May 29th, 2019 - Bulgaria officially joins the GRE as a province.

Italian Revolt

May 29th, 2019 - Zqppy, Exarch of Roman_Empire (Italian province of the GRE) declares independence from the GRE after the Imperial College voted to condemn its illegal invasion of Spain.

Vassalization of Numidia

June 7th, 2019 - Numidia officially joins the GRE as a province. It was previously a long time ally of the GRE, since the Great Balkan War.

The Second Consulship of fritzstick

(June 27th - current)

End of the Italian Revolt

July 4th, 2019 - After over a month of rebellion, JuliusCastor finally surrenders and hands over the nation of Roman_Republic to the GRE, returning it as a province.

GRE-Greece War

July 7th, 2019 - Manoia a Byntine Citizen who owned a Town in Creta declared independance and made his own Greek nation with the Gold given by the Nation , tension rise hight with raid,insult and claim blocking.

The next days God_Of_Murloc came to Negociate with Manoia , he easily understood that Byzantium was in fact the Greater Greece and that his nation was a threat to the Biggest Greek Nation of the server and that he was helping the Turk against us and so he agreed to move out. The 17th he finally move out to Canada and change his nation name to Hudson_Bay.

Claim Map

July 10th, 2019 -

Creation of the Triumvirate

July 13th, 2019 -

GRE-Turkey War

July 17th, 2019 -

Government

The Imperial College

Augustus

  • CorruptedGreed

Caesar

  • TBD

Consul

  • fritzstick

Legatus

  • EchoOcelot

Exarchs

  • JohnEricoJR
  • AddyF
  • EchoOcelot
  • Birxzz
  • Twitchy
  • sab2003
  • fritzstick
  • Paci_04
  • BrentBourguignon

The Senate

Senators

  • ACPenguin
  • ArcticKnight98
  • Apolloius
  • BlizzardArt
  • BrentBourguignon
  • Bpeif
  • C_5365
  • Chrizz
  • Carman
  • Comrade_Ginger
  • CorruptedGreed
  • TheCriticizer
  • Dogogoto201
  • Diocletianovich (Also known as Golden Bowser)
  • Fluxify
  • fritzstick
  • God_Of_Murloc
  • HereForThePizza
  • Jump Fox
  • lolfritz2
  • Large_Salami
  • Mining_Tzar
  • myhnealut
  • m51vortice
  • Pestzar
  • Pimdici
  • Offtechgamer
  • SKraHH
  • Solaris
  • sweatymelons
  • Turtle
  • _WingedHussar
  • WTDpuddles
  • YellowVictini

Gretards with sticks

3+ Farmers

7+ Snowmen

1 Iron Golem

Bumlings

Architectural Wonders

The Forum of Constantine

Serving as the main center of the city, the forum of Constantine is a circular public space that includes the Senate house. The forum in its entirety occupies a 7 by 7 chunk a. Quartz, brick, and colored terracotta/concrete are among the materials used to decorate the ornate marvel.

Notable People

The following people have facilitated a unique contribution to the nation with their past or contemporary presence, and are made note of here. [Historian's note: Specifics will be added underneat]

Florene (Augustus from November to January)

Phillybob777 (Augustus from January to May)

HALID_BESLIC (Augustus from May to present; Consul for the first 3 consecutive terms possible)

Syn (Founder of Constantinople, and First Patriarch)

Carlos_Doreli (Founder of Pergamon, one of the biggest cities in the naGod_Of_Murloc (Founder of Cilician_Armenia, made at least 12 towns, found many citizens)

National

The nation uses provinces and dominions as a subdivision.

Balkani: Chios, Dalmatia, Brentopolis, Aegyssus, Salona, Mostar, Isaccea,SkopGreek Province: Philippopolis, Myrmidones,Thessaloniki, Volos, Athens, Achais, Angelokastro, Zante, Aegan Bunker, Knossos,

☀ Province: Constantinople, Samothraki

Anatolian:Pergamon,Bursa,Troy,Izmir,Afyon,Chios,Rhodes,Caria,Neptune,Adana,Ancyra,Sebastae,Trebizond,Satalieh,Gangra_Armenia, Malakopi, Tigranakert, Edessa, Antioch, Palmyra, Knight_Templar, Bagdad, Tripolie, LemesusAlexandria (Egypt) Province: Old_Alexandria, Cairo, Cyrene, Car Province:, Bura, Gascogne, Fantasiym, Donetsk, Poltava, Kiev, Sarov

The Dominions of Byzantium are:

Dominion of Siam

Dominion of Bactria

Dominion of Egypt

Dominion of Persia

Dominion of Caribe

Cities/Towns

  • AdanaAegyssus_BunkerAfyon
  • AntiochAthens
  • (capital, Siam colony
  • Bur
  • Cairo
  • Cara
  • Chios
  • _Armenia (Cilician Protectorate)
  • Constantinople (Capital City)
  • Chumphon Canal (Siam colony)
  • Corinth
  • Cyrene
  • DonetEdessa
  • Gangra
  • Gascogne
  • Hua Hin (Siam Colony)
  • Kiev
  • Krusevac
  • Knights Templar
  • Knossos
  • Komelkova
  • Krasnoperekopsk
  • Lemesus
  • Malakopi (Cilician Protectorate)
  • Neptune
  • Nicobar (Siam Colony)
  • Nicomedia
  • Nikopol'
  • North Sentinal (Siam Colony)
  • Old Alexandria
  • Pergamon
  • Philippopolis
  • Phuket (Siam Colony)
  • Poltava
  • Ponsacco
  • Salona
  • Sitia
  • Smyrna De Mare (Official Embassy town)
  • Thebes (Capital,Egypt Colony)
  • Thessaloniki
  • Trebizond
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  • SPIERDALAJ
  • Yangon (Siam colony)
  • Zulu (Egypt Colony)

Foreign Relations

Friendly Relations

Bulgaria

We've known them for a while and get along well. There was a crisis over the town of Krasnodar which they let in but it has been resolved now

Romania

As of March the 4th 2019 after "The Great Balkan War" Byzantium and Romania reached an agreement for peace for now on.

Greater-Armenia

Military Alliance against the Islamic State

Neutral Relations

France

Hostile Relations

Austria_Hungary

Since Byzantium expanded its land to the Balkans, the relations between Byzantium and Austria_Hungary kept falling, hitting a bottom worst at the Balkans War. Austria_Hungary and Byzantium claim disputes are the main reason for the war.

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Emperors

Florene Aurelia

  • Imperatrix (August 8th - October 25th 2018)
  • Augusta (October 25th 2018 - January 13th 2019)
  • Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (January 14th 2019 - Januar
  • Chief Diplomat (January 14th 2019 - January 29th)Justinian Diocleti (September 3rd - October 25th 2018)
  • Caesar (October 25th 2018 - January 13th 2019)
  • Augustus (January 13th 2019 - Present)

Dominicus Pius

  • Governor of Italia (September 9th - September 23rd 2018)
  • Imperator (September 23rd - October 25th 2018)
  • Augustus (October 25th - November 9th 2018)

Tiberius Caesar

  • Imperator (August 11th - September 9th 2018)

Consuls

CorruptedGreed

  • Governor of Achaia & Moesia (??? - December 6th 2018)
  • Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
  • Consul (January 1st 2019 - Present) Officials

Diocletianovich

  • Praetor for multiple mandates
  • Chairmanof the Western Anatolia/Aegean Transportation Committee

Syn

  • Holy Patriarch (October 31st 2018 - ???)
  • Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (November 9th 2018 - ???)
  • Chief Diplomat (November 9th 2018 - ???)
  • Chairman of the Media Committee (January 15th 2019 - Present)

MisaiAki

  • Centurion (??? - December 31st 2018)
  • Legatus (January 1st - January 20th 2019)
  • Chairman of the Defense Committee (January 1st - January 20th 2019)
  • Holy Patriarch (January 12th 2019 - Present)

lolfritz of Narbonensis (September 9th - ???)

  • Governor of Dalmatia ( BOSNI - December 6th 2018)

moope787Legatus (??? - December 31st 2018)

  • of the Defense Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)

OwenTheGuy

  • Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee (January 1st - January 13th 2019)
  • Chief Diplomat (January 1st - January 13th 2019)

Solariu

  • Chairman of the Economics Committee (January 1st 2019 - January 29th)

_S64_

  • Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee (January 1st 2019 - January 29th)

Yellow

  • Chair
  • CORRUPT MOD

SierraJam

  • Chairman of the Urban Development Committee (January 1st 2019 - Present)

MLGTerra

  • Centurion (January 20th - January 29th 2019)
  • Legatus (January 29th 2019 - Present
  • Chairman of the Defense Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)
  • Chairman of the Economics Committee (??? - December 31st 2018)
  • Chairman of the State Resources Committee (January 1st - January 10th 2019)

OfftechTheGamer

  • Chairman of the Economics Committee (January 29th 2019 - Present)

God_of_Murloc

  • Chairman of