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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 and the entry of Seaterrica on the side of Lantau at once evened the playing field for a time, with the Seaterrica-Lantau forces overcoming many nations allied with Japan and forcing them to surrender. The situation changed quickly when a massive amount of international intervention occurred on the 22nd and 23rd of April, most notably with Russia joining, however this did not end with a Lantau defeat, rather it still remained a stalemate. 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 enormous 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 and the entry of Seaterrica on the side of Lantau at once evened the playing field for a time, with the Seaterrica-Lantau forces overcoming many nations allied with Japan and forcing them to surrender. The situation changed quickly when a massive amount of international intervention occurred on the 22nd and 23rd of April, most notably with Russia joining, however this did not end with a Lantau defeat, rather it still remained a stalemate. 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 enormous 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 towards German-Japanese animosity, and even saw the two nations form an [[2nd Axis Powers|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. | The [[Kerala War]] saw major diplomatic and cultural ramifications. Diplomatically, it reversed the trend towards German-Japanese animosity, and even saw the two nations form an [[2nd Axis Powers|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 to end the stalemate, neither the Japan-allied forces nor the Lantau-allied forces collapsed and both remained strong and effective up until the end of the war. | ||
Finally, the Kerala War redefined how nations interacted, whereas in the post-October War world there was peace, treaties, and reciprical cooperation between nations the post-Kerala War (or even post-March 2018) was war-filled. Lead by Japan these warring nations did not talk and instead of attempting to talk would attack first. Although this did not effect you if you were an ally or far enough from their power, it certainly was terrorizing, annoying, and repulsive if you happened to be in the line of fire. | |||
=== ''May'' === | === ''May'' === | ||
May saw the stagnation of many important nations, and accordingly the Kerala War. | May saw the stagnation of many important nations, and accordingly the Kerala War. Although usually the busiest time of the year, it was a time when most people did 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 peace agreement of ''Status Quo Antebellum''. Although the [[Kerala War]] ended it did not result in peace for all combatants, for the simple reason that just returning to the status quo was impossible. 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. Japan, emboldened by their "Axis" with Germany and Spain not only continued attacking, but also attacked nations that were neutral in the Kerala War. [[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) 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 | 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 (Later he returned). | ||
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. | 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 (MineHero and his clique) 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. | ||
The polarization of the server continued, except instead 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. This started driving many off the server. 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. | |||
=== ''July'' === | === ''July'' === | ||
The beginning of July brought in more war and polarization. Many neutral nations received threats from either the Seaterricans or the Japanese, while some received threats from both. This drove [[Earthara]], about the only Globalist nation but doing quite well, to join the Central Powers of [[Seaterrica]] and [[Lantau]]. [[Italy]], whose land was long inactive and under effective Spanish control finally regained its own nation. This new Italy quickly gained strength and also sided with [[Seaterrica]]-[[Lantau]]-[[Earthara]] against [[Japan]]-[[Germany]]-[[Spain]] after also being threatened. In response to these threats many neutral nations created the [[Malayan Pact]] together, with the goal of supporting each other against any and all aggressors. The continual war and threats made the server very different in retrospect to the carefree days of January-March 2018. | The beginning of July brought in more war and polarization. Many neutral nations received threats from either the Seaterricans or the Japanese, while some received threats from both. This drove [[Earthara]], about the only Globalist nation but doing quite well, to join the Central Powers of [[Seaterrica]] and [[Lantau]]. [[Italy]], whose land was long inactive and under effective Spanish control finally regained its own nation. This new Italy quickly gained strength and also sided with [[Seaterrica]]-[[Lantau]]-[[Earthara]] against [[Japan]]-[[Germany]]-[[Spain]] after also being threatened by Germany and Japan. In response to these threats many neutral nations created the [[Malayan Pact]] together, with the goal of supporting each other against any and all aggressors. The continual war and threats made the server very different in retrospect to the carefree days of January-March 2018. | ||
[[France]] started gaining traction on the world stage, long an inactive vassal of [[Germany]]. Some extremely loyal Frenchmen, put off by Kade's inactiveness, launched a couple minor revolts, culminating with the Monaco invasion of France which ended with the reunification of France under [[Crowned Republic of Monafrance|Monafrance]]. | |||
The continual war and oppression by certain nations resulted in many old-time players becoming very inactive. This, coupled with the inability for certain nations/people to respect neutral nations has lead to great tension within EarthMC and a pop-up of server copies, many trying to keep the toxic people out of these communities. | |||