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The [[Kerala War]] was initially jotted down as a footnote war in Asia, not unlike the Japanese-Spanish war for the Philippines. Against all odds, however, it became the most defining conflict in the already tumultuous month of April, and even year. The war is the bloodiest since the epoch-ending [[The October War|October War]] that saw enormous amounts of devastation across Europe. The war could be seen as a culmination of Indian dualism, or a culmination of Asia's development (excluding the already highly developed and ancient land of Zhou), but it is important to note that it started over a relatively ridiculous premise; a town conflict between two Asian states. This conflict between the revived Japan and powerful Lantau was astronomically more bloody than any battle since the massive [[World War Lag|Battle of Saint Petersburg]]. In the opening stages of local conflict, the war saw huge amounts of civilians and combatants dead, and large scale griefing. The war became important with the intervention of the recently formed EMP however, initially just through Germany and Spain, but soon after the British. This escalated the fighting tremendously, however the use of Lantaun end crystals to kill large hordes at once evened the playing field for a time. This changed quickly when a massive amount of international intervention occurred on the 22nd and 23rd of April, most notably with Russia joining. The war also saw the start of a new type of warfare, propaganda warfare, wherein nations would spread their agendas in order to give themselves diplomatic leverage. This was used initially by Japan, but soon adopted by every state in the war. The enourmous coalition against Lantau was very reminiscent of The October War's world coalition, wherein very few states were left out of conflict. Ultimately the victor is relatively irrelevant, as with such massive casualties the only legacy that will be had is a pointless conflict started by bad policy that slaughtered countless people, a legacy not unlike The October War. | The [[Kerala War]] was initially jotted down as a footnote war in Asia, not unlike the Japanese-Spanish war for the Philippines. Against all odds, however, it became the most defining conflict in the already tumultuous month of April, and even year. The war is the bloodiest since the epoch-ending [[The October War|October War]] that saw enormous amounts of devastation across Europe. The war could be seen as a culmination of Indian dualism, or a culmination of Asia's development (excluding the already highly developed and ancient land of Zhou), but it is important to note that it started over a relatively ridiculous premise; a town conflict between two Asian states. This conflict between the revived Japan and powerful Lantau was astronomically more bloody than any battle since the massive [[World War Lag|Battle of Saint Petersburg]]. In the opening stages of local conflict, the war saw huge amounts of civilians and combatants dead, and large scale griefing. The war became important with the intervention of the recently formed EMP however, initially just through Germany and Spain, but soon after the British. This escalated the fighting tremendously, however the use of Lantaun end crystals to kill large hordes at once evened the playing field for a time. This changed quickly when a massive amount of international intervention occurred on the 22nd and 23rd of April, most notably with Russia joining. The war also saw the start of a new type of warfare, propaganda warfare, wherein nations would spread their agendas in order to give themselves diplomatic leverage. This was used initially by Japan, but soon adopted by every state in the war. The enourmous coalition against Lantau was very reminiscent of The October War's world coalition, wherein very few states were left out of conflict. Ultimately the victor is relatively irrelevant, as with such massive casualties the only legacy that will be had is a pointless conflict started by bad policy that slaughtered countless people, a legacy not unlike The October War. | ||
The [[Kerala War]] saw major diplomatic and cultural ramifications. Diplomatically, it reversed the trend torwards German-Japanese animosity, and even saw the two nations form an axis with Spain against Lantau. The war helped to end people thinking of Japan as a toxic state, in some circles more successfully than others, and popularized the idea of total war. Culturally the war started a trend of video news reports, such as #MunichAlert, and Ian's news services. This saw both impartial news services utilizing a new medium, and humor-based propoganda using state-run services. The War also polarized people's opinions, either you were for Lantau or you were for Japan, with some neutral states being called out as supposed enemies. The idea of war as not useless, but in fact incredibly damaging and effective also occurred, completely shifting a thought that had implanted itself since the end of the Tortugas. This change in doctrine completely shakes the foundations of world power, as having a powerful military is instrumental for influence in the modern day. | The [[Kerala War]] saw major diplomatic and cultural ramifications. Diplomatically, it reversed the trend torwards German-Japanese animosity, and even saw the two nations form an axis with Spain against Lantau. The war helped to end people thinking of Japan as a toxic state, in some circles more successfully than others, and popularized the idea of total war. Culturally the war started a trend of video news reports, such as #MunichAlert, and Ian's news services. This saw both impartial news services utilizing a new medium, and humor-based propoganda using state-run services. The War also polarized people's opinions, either you were for Lantau or you were for Japan, with some neutral states being called out as supposed enemies. The idea of war as not useless, but in fact incredibly damaging and effective also occurred, completely shifting a thought that had implanted itself since the end of the [[Tortugas]]. This change in doctrine completely shakes the foundations of world power, as having a powerful military is instrumental for influence in the modern day. However although war proved very damaging the Kerala War did effectively nothing, neither the Japan-allied forces nor the Lantau-allied forces collapsed and both remained strong and effective up until the end of the war. | ||
=== ''May'' === | === ''May'' === | ||
May saw the stagnation of many important nations, and accordingly the Kerala War. Always the busiest time of the year, it was a time when most people do not interact as frequently as normal. Accordingly it saw the rise of [[Japan]] end of [[Russia|Russian]]/[[Canada|Canadian]] hegemony. Additionally it saw [[Germany]] and [[Spain]] begin to stagnate, and [[Austria]] practically die. The month saw the huge Kerala War also end, with a fair peace agreement. Although the [[Kerala War]] ended it did not result in peace for all combatants. Lantau split soon after the end of the war with Magenent retaining [[Lantau]] and 4noah18 creating [[New Lantau|NewLantau]]. Lantau was splitting and the towns formerly under their control started joining one or the other or else joining a different nation altogether. [[Seaterrica]], which was on the rise declaring war again anyone they felt was toxic, also never agreed to the peace and continued their own World Revolution. Shortly after the war ended Spain effectively withdrew from the "Axis", leaving on Japan and Germany in the alliance, they also had internal problems between NSaurio and Zqppy that ended when NSaurio handed power back to Zqppy after a referendum. The end of the month also saw the [[Era of Rebirth]] appear, it was an odd time for an era to start, but it was long overdue. | May saw the stagnation of many important nations, and accordingly the Kerala War. Always the busiest time of the year, it was a time when most people do not interact as frequently as normal. Accordingly it saw the rise of [[Japan]] end of [[Russia|Russian]]/[[Canada|Canadian]] hegemony. Additionally it saw [[Germany]] and [[Spain]] begin to stagnate, and [[Austria]] practically die. Spain also continued its deadlock with Canada, resulting in a few battles between them. The month saw the huge Kerala War also end, with a fair peace agreement. Although the [[Kerala War]] ended it did not result in peace for all combatants. Lantau split soon after the end of the war with Magenent retaining [[Lantau]] and 4noah18 creating [[New Lantau|NewLantau]]. Lantau was splitting and the towns formerly under their control started joining one or the other or else joining a different nation altogether. [[Seaterrica]], which was on the rise declaring war again anyone they felt was toxic, also never agreed to the peace and continued their own World Revolution. Shortly after the war ended Spain effectively withdrew from the "Axis", leaving on Japan and Germany in the alliance, they also had internal problems between NSaurio and Zqppy that ended when NSaurio handed power back to Zqppy after a referendum. The end of the month also saw the [[Era of Rebirth]] appear, it was an odd time for an era to start, but it was long overdue. | ||
=== ''June'' === | === ''June'' === | ||
It started with a bang of the 2nd Great Japanese Banning when [[MineHero43]] was found to have 5 alts on the server, all the alts were banned but he was given only a 3 day ban. Germany invaded [[Joel's Belgium]] over a Belgian killing a German and in support of Japan (Joel had previously been banned for greifing Japan). This showed the "Axis" powers of Germany and Japan stood strong together regardless of the banning. | It started with a bang of the 2nd Great Japanese Banning when [[MineHero43]] was found to have 5 alts on the server, all the alts were banned but he was given only a 3 day ban. Germany invaded [[Joel's Belgium]] over a Belgian killing a German and in support of Japan (Joel had previously been banned for greifing Japan) and started the [[2 Days War]]. This showed the "[[2nd Axis Powers|Axis]]" powers of Germany and Japan stood strong together regardless of the banning. Joel a few days later left the server. Japan continued to grow and then Emperor Lucas2011 abdicated in favour of his Minister Brooklyn_Tony. Brooklyn_Tony put an end to the Seaterrican-Japanese animosity by signing a treaty with Seaterrica but the rest of the Japanese hated the treaty and Brooklyn_Tony resigned in favor of MineHero43. He set up continuing the same practices that SlyPrince had started as Shogun and that he had continued as Shogun. Japan's enemy [[Lantau]] reunited with [[NewLantau]], [[4noah18]] coming and leading [[Kerala]] which became the capital for a newly-renamed Lanatu, [[Greater_India]]. Greater_India is in every way a continuation of Lantau and remained in the Central Powers alliance with [[Seaterrica]]. [[Zqppy]] was banned and again power transferred back to [[NSaurio]]. [[Spain]], which was upset over [[Seaterrica]] claiming Central America started a war against them and gained an odd ally of [[Canada]] when Seaterrica turned and attacked [[Canada]];[[Seaterrica]] was upset over Canada not allowing them to expand into North America. The [[Union of Eden]] split but remained friendly to the new break-away nation and continued to work on redeveloping Africa. They did face troubles from [[Russia]], when [[Wangolf]], formerly a citizen of Union of Eden financed towns to claim-block Union of Eden towns, this only resulted in the offending towns getting removed and their mayors banned, but Wangolf still proclaims to be financing more. | ||
The polarization of the server continued, except of either pro-[[Japan]] or pro-[[Lantau]], it was pro-[[Japan]] or pro-[[Seaterrica]]. This was increasingly damaging to neutral nations, with many feeling threatened both by the Germano-Japanese alliance of pro-Japan and the Seaterrica-Lantau alliance of pro-Seaterrica. Even powerful nations of [[Spain]] had this problem with NSaurio declaring that Japan had been breaking treaties but that they dare not declare war with Japan for they would not win against the Germano-Japanese alliance, at the same time Spanish-Seaterrican animosity was growing too. | |||