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{{subdivision Kildare| | {{subdivision Kildare| | ||
image_flag = | image_flag = Norfolk2016flag.png| | ||
coat of arms = Coat_of_arms_of_Norfolk500px.png| | |||
subdivision = Norfolk | | subdivision = Norfolk | | ||
status = | status = State | | ||
capital = | capital = Augesbury | | ||
largecity = | largecity = Traissos| | ||
title = | title = Commander-in-Chief | | ||
government = | government = Military Republic | | ||
leader = [[ | leader = [[Franklin Ross]] | | ||
language = English | | language = English | | ||
religion = [[ | religion = [[Apollonian]] | | ||
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Norfolk was originally founded by [[Patrick Foley]] around 2000 as one of the early sister states of [[Audentior]] and the [[Flying Islands of Jasonia]], thus making it one of the early [[Apollo Sector]] micronations. Since Patrick was an avid fan of the United States Navy and eventually would choose that venue for his career, Norfolk was strictly modeled along naval lines. In its time it was known for having a large battleship with its guns firing for the background image of its forum. Norfolk was involved in a number of wars and made use of its vast navy, typically being confined to a geographically small coastal area - land which it maintains to this day as a county of [[Shireroth]]. It was involved in the Infernal War between the [[People's Republic of Hell]] and the [[Flying Islands of Jasonia]], whereupon at one point the Infernals seized the Norfolkian forum - which at the time was considered a virtual checkmate - and [[Blackrock]] interjected and took it back, but not before imposing some of their humor on it by changing the forums to pink girlish colors. After these events the Republic slowly went inactive until it was eventually annexed by [[Shireroth]]. | Norfolk was originally founded by [[Patrick Foley]] around 2000 as one of the early sister states of [[Audentior]] and the [[Flying Islands of Jasonia]], thus making it one of the early [[Apollo Sector]] micronations. Since Patrick was an avid fan of the United States Navy and eventually would choose that venue for his career, Norfolk was strictly modeled along naval lines. In its time it was known for having a large battleship with its guns firing for the background image of its forum. Norfolk was involved in a number of wars and made use of its vast navy, typically being confined to a geographically small coastal area - land which it maintains to this day as a county of [[Shireroth]]. It was involved in the Infernal War between the [[People's Republic of Hell]] and the [[Flying Islands of Jasonia]], whereupon at one point the Infernals seized the Norfolkian forum - which at the time was considered a virtual checkmate - and [[Blackrock]] interjected and took it back, but not before imposing some of their humor on it by changing the forums to pink girlish colors. After these events the Republic slowly went inactive until it was eventually annexed by [[Shireroth]]. | ||
[[File:Norfolk.gif|thumb|left|150px|Flag of the Republic]] | |||
===The County of Norfolk=== | ===The County of Norfolk=== | ||
After the plague trade from the other counties dried up and many Norfolkians turned to piracy. The county government is more active again in resisting them, but the pirates remain a powerful force, led by Captain Rackham. | After the plague trade from the other counties dried up and many Norfolkians turned to piracy. The county government is more active again in resisting them, but the pirates remain a powerful force, led by Captain Rackham. Like many pirate gangs, Rackham's leadership was soon replaced by that of Captain Walter Poldark, who established a loose confederation of pirates known as the Maritime Free Republic. | ||
===Kildare and Jingdao=== | |||
Norfolk became part of Kildare when it voted to secede from Shireroth and join the [[Apollonian Confederation]]. During this time Norfolk was absorbed into [[Aryasht]] and ruled from the mainland. While the Aryashti were in control they appointed one of their own, Zaila Vrteti, as ruler of the isles. Vrteti became an immediate program of Aryanization of Norfolk, adopting many Aryashti symbols, religion, government, and cultural practices. This alienated many of the native Norfolkian, who were shared a close kinship with the westernized civilizations that emerged from [[Audentior]] and [[Blackrock]]. But the Aryashti reign came to an abrupt end with the nuclear catastrophe that wiped out many major cities - including Tymaria City - and resulted in the collapse of the confederation. In its wake the native Norfolkian population rose up to retake their islands, and forced the Aryashti out, aligning themselves with Apollonia's successor, Jingdao. | |||
===The Ross Doctrine=== | |||
The prominent Norfolkian Franklin Ross, whose long line descends back to the Republic, formed the National Republican Party of Norfolk and proceeded to rally the native Norfolkian to his side. This group then forced the relocation of all non-natives (especially the Aryashti) back to Eblis-Rulak, which was acting as successor to Aryasht. Ross then initiated a cultural renaissance that aimed to bring back much of the symbolism and nationalist pride of the Republican era. The new government has begun investing heavily in restoring Norfolk's primary industry as a naval defense manufacturer, forming strong ties with the Kingdom of [[Batavia]]. | |||
[[Category: Kildare]] | [[Category: Kildare]] | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 17 January 2016
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| Feudal Status: | State |
| Capital: | Augesbury |
| Largest Cities: | Traissos |
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| Local Leadership Title: | Commander-in-Chief |
| Local Government: | Military Republic |
| Current leader: | Franklin Ross |
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| Local language: | English |
| Local Religion: | Apollonian |
History
The Republic of Norfolk
Norfolk was originally founded by Patrick Foley around 2000 as one of the early sister states of Audentior and the Flying Islands of Jasonia, thus making it one of the early Apollo Sector micronations. Since Patrick was an avid fan of the United States Navy and eventually would choose that venue for his career, Norfolk was strictly modeled along naval lines. In its time it was known for having a large battleship with its guns firing for the background image of its forum. Norfolk was involved in a number of wars and made use of its vast navy, typically being confined to a geographically small coastal area - land which it maintains to this day as a county of Shireroth. It was involved in the Infernal War between the People's Republic of Hell and the Flying Islands of Jasonia, whereupon at one point the Infernals seized the Norfolkian forum - which at the time was considered a virtual checkmate - and Blackrock interjected and took it back, but not before imposing some of their humor on it by changing the forums to pink girlish colors. After these events the Republic slowly went inactive until it was eventually annexed by Shireroth.
The County of Norfolk
After the plague trade from the other counties dried up and many Norfolkians turned to piracy. The county government is more active again in resisting them, but the pirates remain a powerful force, led by Captain Rackham. Like many pirate gangs, Rackham's leadership was soon replaced by that of Captain Walter Poldark, who established a loose confederation of pirates known as the Maritime Free Republic.
Kildare and Jingdao
Norfolk became part of Kildare when it voted to secede from Shireroth and join the Apollonian Confederation. During this time Norfolk was absorbed into Aryasht and ruled from the mainland. While the Aryashti were in control they appointed one of their own, Zaila Vrteti, as ruler of the isles. Vrteti became an immediate program of Aryanization of Norfolk, adopting many Aryashti symbols, religion, government, and cultural practices. This alienated many of the native Norfolkian, who were shared a close kinship with the westernized civilizations that emerged from Audentior and Blackrock. But the Aryashti reign came to an abrupt end with the nuclear catastrophe that wiped out many major cities - including Tymaria City - and resulted in the collapse of the confederation. In its wake the native Norfolkian population rose up to retake their islands, and forced the Aryashti out, aligning themselves with Apollonia's successor, Jingdao.
The Ross Doctrine
The prominent Norfolkian Franklin Ross, whose long line descends back to the Republic, formed the National Republican Party of Norfolk and proceeded to rally the native Norfolkian to his side. This group then forced the relocation of all non-natives (especially the Aryashti) back to Eblis-Rulak, which was acting as successor to Aryasht. Ross then initiated a cultural renaissance that aimed to bring back much of the symbolism and nationalist pride of the Republican era. The new government has begun investing heavily in restoring Norfolk's primary industry as a naval defense manufacturer, forming strong ties with the Kingdom of Batavia.
