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The '''Federal Republic of Phoenixia,''' ([[W:Italian language|Phoexian]]: ''Republika Federale Phoenixiana''; [[W:IPA|IPA]] fəˈnɪksɪə), colloquially known as '''Phoenixia''', is a transcontinental country. Located in Northern [[Arcturia]] and Western [[Yasteria]], Phoenixia is bordered by the Optia Sea to the east, the Concordian Ocean to the west, the [[Vistaraland |Vistari dominion]] of [[Valerijk]] to the northwest, and [[Alksearia]] to the south. The country has a total area of 1,043,370 km2 (402,850 sq mi) and is home to over 50 million people spread across its 20 states. The capital of Phoenixia is [[Bluckingham]], while [[Wermont Hill]] is the largest city and financial center.
 
{{Infobox country
|conventional_long_name = Federal Republic of Phoenixia
|native_name = ''Republika Federale Phoenixiana'' (Phoexian) <br> ''luJumhuriyat luIthihad aFanaak'' ([[Packilvanian language|Packilvanian]]) </br>
|common_name = Phoenixia
|image_flag = Flag of Phoenixia.png
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|alt_coat = Seal of Phoenixia
|symbol_type =seal
|national_motto = "TogetherInsieme againstsi adversitypuò tutto"
|national_anthem = "ThePatria Motherlandtua calledama"
|image_map = [[File:Location Map of Phoenixia.png|200px]]
|alt_map = A map indicating the location of Phoenixia (dark green) on the continents of Arcturia and Yasteria (grey).
|loctext = A map indicating the location of Phoenixia (dark green) on the continents of [[Arcturia]] and [[Yasteria]] (grey).
|capital = [[Bluckingham]]
|largest_city = [[Wermont Hill]]
|official_languages = Bilingual
*[[Packilvanian]]
*Phoexian
*[[Packilvanian]]
|ethnic_groups = {{Plainlist|'''By species:'''
*7874% Human
*2226% Other (TBD)
}}
{{Plainlist|'''By ethnicity:'''
*8786% Phoexian
*14% Other (TBD)
*4% Mirhaimian
*9% Other
}}
|ethnic_groups_year = 2023
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|government_type = Federal Republic
|leader_title1 = Federal President
|leader_name1 = Antonio D'AscanioPlaceholder
|leader_title2 = Federal Chancellor
|leader_name2 = [[Clarenzio Metrofane]]
|legislature = [[Landsraad]]
|population_census = 5160,050422,501 865
|population_census_year = 2023
|GDP_nominal = 500578 billions
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $108,000
| currency = Phoenixian dollar
| currency_code = P$
| cctld = .phx
| calling_code = +277107
| established_event1 = Formation of the Duchy of Arafors
| established_date1 = 1653
| established_event2 = Unification of Arafors
| established_date2 = 1822
| established_event3 = UnionistHeolist dictatorship
| established_date3 = 1933-1944
| established_event4 = Federal Republic proclamation
| established_date4 = 1946
| area_km2 = 1,043018,370663
|flag_border=no}}
 
== History ==
 
'''Phoenixia''' {{efn| Phoexian pronunciation {{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|ə|ˈ|n|ɪ|k|s|ɪ|ə}}}} officially the '''Federal Republic of Phoenixia''' {{efn| Phoexian: ''Republika Federal Phoenixiana''; (ˈrɪblɪkəːˈfɛdərəlːfəˈnɪksɪəna) ([[Packilvanian language|Packilvanian]]: ''luJumhuriyat luIthihad aFanaak)''}}, is a transcontinental country located at the intersection of [[Arcturia|Northern Arcturia]] and [[Yasteria|Western Yasteria]]. Phoenixia is bordered by the [[Optia Sea]] to the east, the [[Concordian Ocean]] to the west and the [[Vistaraland|Vistari]] dominion of [[Valerijk]] to the northwest. It shares maritime border with [[Afragola State]] in the north-east through the [[Gulf of Afragola]].
=== Antiquity ===
 
The country covers an area of 1,018,663 km2 (393,307 sq mi) and has a population of 52 million spread across its 20 states. [[Bluckingham]] is the country's capital, and its largest city and financial center is [[Wermont Hill]].
The earliest evidence of human habitation in Phoenixia date back to around 140,000 years ago, and the earliest known agricultural settlements are those of Tyrsol, which date back to 5000 BCE.
 
Phoenixia is a federal parliamentary republic and developed country with an advanced, high-income social market economy. It is a welfare state with universal health care and free-tuition university education. Phoenixia is a member of the [[International Forum]], the [[OFAC]] , the [[ICHO]] and a founding member of the [[International Socialist Solidarity Organization (1980)|ISSO]].
In the east-central area of modern Phoenixia, known as Plana Viridis, settlers established communities around the second millennium BCE. This region was characterized by its mild tropical climate, flat landscapes, and long rivers.
 
== History ==
Three main tribes developed in Plana Viridis: the Ranubian, the Ari, and the Foris. The Ari were an agrarian tribe who focused on growing crops like mangoes and sugar cane, while the Foris were a nomadic tribe of hunters and fishermen who lived along the coasts.
 
=== Prehistory and Antiquity ===
As trade and the need for defense against hostile groups grew, a mixing process began between the Ari and Foris tribes, leading to the formation of the ancient Arafors people. These new people spread throughout the region, forming independent city states united by their polytheistic religion.
 
The earliest evidence of human habitation in Phoenixia dates back to approximately 140,000 years ago. The region was characterized by its mild tropical climate, flat landscapes, and long rivers, which made it an ideal place for settlement. However, the earliest known agricultural settlements are those of Tyrsol, which date back to 5000 BCE. In the east-central area of modern-day Phoenixia, known as [[Plana Viridis]], settlers established communities around the second millennium BCE.
===Implentan colonization===
 
Plana Viridis was a region in central Phoenixia, where three main tribes developed: the Ranubian, the Ari, and the Foris.
In the 4th century CE, Implenta colonized the region of Arafors to control trade routes and strategic outposts, sometimes through alliances with city-states and other times through conquest. Implentian rule shaped local culture, but eventually dwindled in the 5th century, leaving the region divided among former vassals and autonomous city states.
 
The Ari were an agrarian tribe who focused on growing crops like mangoes and sugar cane, while the Foris were a nomadic tribe of hunters and fishermen who lived along the coasts. The Ranubian, although not as well-known as the other two tribes, played an important role in the region's history as skilled metalworkers and traders.
 
As trade and the need for defense against hostile groups grew, a mixing process began between the Ari and Foris tribes, leading to the formation of the ancient Arafors people. These new people spread throughout the region, forming independent city-states united by their polytheistic religion.
 
The Implenta Empire was a powerful empire that colonized Arafors in the 4th century CE to control trade routes and strategic outposts. The empire enforced its control over the region through a combination of alliances with city-states and conquest. This led to a significant impact on the local culture, which, in turn, shaped the region's identity. The empire's rule was successful initially, but by the 5th century CE, Implenta's hold over Arafors dwindled, leading to a fragmented region.
 
=== Optian Empire ===
 
Hopium Terrae was founded in 567 CE by a group of merchants and adventurers in what is now Joralshire. The city eventually became a military monarchy, growing in size and power. After stopping the Morpi hordes from the southeast, King Guido the Great declared himself Imperator and established the Optian Empire. The empire expanded its territory, incorporating the kingdom of Serx and conquesting both Bank sides of the Optia Sea.
In 567, Hopium Terrae, now located in Joralshire, was founded by a group of merchants and adventurers. Over time, the village grew in power and size, eventually transforming into a city and transitioning from an oligarchic system to a military monarchy.
 
Under the Swenzi dynasty, the empire reached its peak around 1000 CE.
 
The empire had a strong government, stable institutions, and a prosperous economy. Its army was highly disciplined, effectively defending its borders. However, by 1100, signs of decline began to appear in the form of corruption and political weakness. These problems further intensified with the civil war that broke out in 1150, leading to the weakening of the empire and making it vulnerable to invasion by enemy peoples and hordes.
After defeating the Morpi hordes, King Guido the Just declared himself King of Kings and established the Optian Empire. Under his leadership, the empire conquered the second shore of the Areos Sea, incorporating the kingdom of Sorx into its domain and naming it Mare Optia.
 
As a result of these invasions, territories once controlled by the empire were divided among various tribes and nations. In 1250, Hopium Terrae was sacked, and Emperor Giuliano Carlo was deposed, marking the final downfall of the Optian Empire.
The Optian Empire reached its peak around 1000 CE under the Ackrædtr dynasty, with a strong government, stable institutions, and a prosperous economy. The empire's army was also highly disciplined, defending its borders effectively.
 
=== Middle Ages ===
However, by 1100, signs of decline began to appear in the form of corruption and political weakness, which further intensified with the civil war that broke out in 1150. These problems weakened the Optian empire and made it vulnerable to invasion by enemy peoples and hordes.
 
The fall of the Optian Empire opened a new era for Arafors and left a power vacuum that led to the rise of new duchies and regional powers. This fragmented political landscape favored the conquest of the Araforsian region in the 1300s by the Commonwealth of Arsal. The Commonwealth ruled over the region for five centuries until its collapse in 1740, leading to the emergence of new kingdoms.
As a result of these invasions, territories once controlled by the empire were divided among various tribes and nations. In 1250, Hopium Terrae was sacked and Emperor Giuliano Carlo was deposed, marking the final downfall of the Optian Empire.
 
The fall of the Optian Empire opened a new era for Arafors, and left a power vacuum that led to the rise of new duchies and regional powers.
 
=== Arsalic conquest ===
 
=== Early Modern ===
This fragmented political landscape favored the conquest of the Araforsian region in the 1300s by the Commonwealth of Arsal.
 
The Commonwealth ruled over the region for five centuries, until its collapse in 1740.
 
From the demise of the Commonwealth arose several new kingdoms.
 
In the 17th century, Almodarian merchants from the Kingdom of Tuvaria, located in modern -day northern [[Almodaria]], began traveling through naval and ground routes across the Arcturian continent. andThey crossingcrossed paths with Araforsian navigators., and over the following centuries, their trade relations strengthened.
Over the following centuries, their trade relations strengthened, and by the 18th century, Tuvarians set up trading posts and formed partnerships with local businesses in coastal cities such as Wermont Hill, Optio and Plevoria.
 
By the 18th century, Tuvarians set up trading posts and formed partnerships with local businesses in coastal cities such as Wermont Hill, Optio, and Plevoria. The Almodarian merchants traded a range of goods such as textiles, spices, and precious metals, which they sourced from Tuvaria and other regions of Urth.
 
=== Unification ===
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The unification began in 1732 and ended in 1822 with the proclamation of the Kingdom of Arafors under the leadership of the king Teolodeo. The reign of King Teolodeo was marked by a wave of industrialization and rapid expansion across the entire nation. The development of industry became an increasingly important factor in national life.
=== Dual monarchyMonarchy ===
 
In 1829, the premature death of King Teolodeo left the throne vacant and the inheritance in dispute. With no testament left by the king, twin brothers Amedeo and Roberto found themselves vying for the throne.
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The reign of Mikeal VII was a turning point in the history of the kingdom, the country was able to recover from the long crisis caused by the death of Teolodeo and the dual monarchy, considered by scholars a failed political experiment, and the beginning of a new period of peace and prosperity.
 
With the death of Mikeal VII in 1870, the throne passed to David II.
 
=== Belporto warWar and 1886's economicEconomic crisisCrisis ===
 
King David II's decision to go to war with the Principality of Belporto from 1883 to 1885 proved to be a costly mistake for the kingdom of Arafors. The war, which was intended to expand the kingdom's territory and control maritime trade in the Optia Sea, ended up diverting resources away from the domestic economy, as production was redirected towards supplying the military. This, combined with the heavy financial burden of the war, led to a severe budget deficit and a significant economic crisis in 1886.
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These policies helped to stabilize the economy, create jobs, and boost economic growth. Economic growth resumes and the Kingdom of Arafors becomes one of the leading Arcturian industrial powers of the time.
 
On 15 April 1913, while the RAR-class liner Grand Dukess was crossing the Gulf of Afragola, it was suddenly hit by a torpedo. Out of 1345 passengers on board, only 466 managed to escape the clutches of the sinking vessel.
=== Expansionism ===
 
The sinking of the Grand Duchess had a significant impact on trade routes in the area. Transit through the gulf was restricted and a temporary blockade was imposed.
In the early 20th century, the Kingdom of Arafors and the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol had a strained relationship due to several factors such as trade tariffs, territorial disputes, and cultural differences. This, combined with King David III's ambition to expand Arafors' control of trade routes, increase its sphere of influence, and establish military dominance, led to the launch of a military campaign against the Grand Duchy in April 1900.
 
Although the exact origin of the torpedo remained uncertain, suspicions spread that it pointed towards the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol.
The conflict was brief and resulted in a decisive victory for the Kingdom of Arafors. One of the most notable moments during the war was the Battle of Maltova in May 1900, where Sergeant Major Markus Albard led the Royal Army to successfully defend a strategic bridge against the opposing forces of the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol. This allowed the Royal Army to cross the Rover River and encircle the enemy, putting them at a significant disadvantage.
 
The already strained relations between Tyrsol and Arafors reached breaking point, sparking a conflict.
Sergeant Major Albard's bravery and strategic leadership during the battle earned him great recognition among the people of Arafors and boosted the morale of the troops throughout the rest of the campaign. Two other key battles of the campaign were the Battle of Balloria and the Battle of La Fossa, which saw the Royal Army gain more ground and put additional pressure on the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol. Finally, in 1901, after months of intense fighting, the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol was officially annexed to the Kingdom of Arafors.
 
King David III, wanting to expand the kingdom's territories and end the maritime rivalry with Tyrsol, seized on the popular indignation and appointed General Francesco Balloria to lead the army.
In December 1905 King David III died at 56 years old due to a severe lung disease, which was exacerbated by his heavy smoking habit.
 
On 26 April 1913, the Royal Army of Arafors breached the border of the Grand Duchy. The War lasted about a month and a half , ending with the annexation of the Grand Duchy.
Following King David III's death, his oldest son, Pietro VI prince of Joralshire, succeeded to the throne of the Araforsian Kingdom in January 1906, and was immediately faced with a pressing challenge.
 
The Ranubian Federation, a state located on the kingdom's northeast border, had become a safe haven for pirates operating in the Marus Gulf and posed a significant threat to the
security and stability of the Kingdom's trades and ships. In response to this situation, King Pietro VI appointed his trusted general, Francesco Gambatonda, to lead a military campaign against the Ranubian Federation.
 
The campaign, which took place between 1907 and 19081914, was successful, resulting in
in the defeat of the federation and the end of the pirate threat in the Marus Gulf.
 
In 1909, King PeterDavid VIIII implemented a significant reform by granting universal male suffrage in the general elections, making voting rights accessible to all men, regardless of their wealth or status. This marked a major shift in the political landscape of the kingdom, as voting was no longer limited to wealthy nobles.
 
The conservative coalition emerged victorious in the general elections, and the first elected government was formed under the leadership of Jerome Derrymon. However, the Derrymon government faced a motion of no confidence from the Landsraad in December 1912, leading to its downfall.
 
On March 1913 Matthew Charlie Cox was appointed as the new prime minister. He led a liberal coalition comprising various centrist parties.
In response, King Pietro VI appointed Matthew Charlie Cox as the new prime minister, who went on to lead the social liberal Cox government. Cox won the 1914 election and remained in power until 1920. This period marked a significant shift towards greater political and social equality in the kingdom, as well as a move towards more progressive policies.
 
In December 1914 King David III died at 54 years old due to a severe lung disease, exacerbated by his heavy smoking habit. His oldest son, Pietro VI prince of Joralshire, succeeded to the throne in January 1915.
 
Cox went on winning the 1916 election and remained in power until 1920.
 
Michela Marie Ferrè became the first female prime minister of the kingdom in 1921, leading a progressive party coalition government. During her time in office, Ferrè implemented a range of policies aimed at promoting social and economic equality, including expanding access to education and healthcare, increasing workers' rights, and improving social welfare programs.
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The Neauro government represented a shift away from the more progressive policies of the Ferrè government, as it reversed some reforms introduced by its predecessor. The government increased funding for law enforcement agencies, implemented stricter penalties for criminal offenses, and introduced new measures aimed at improving public safety. These efforts were aimed at reducing crime and increasing public confidence in the government.
 
The government remained in power until 1928, when it was voted out ofby the Landsraad, leading to a officesnap inelection the generalfollowing electionsyear.
 
=== Red crisisCrisis ===
 
In 1929, the kingdom was in the midst of a severe crisis, with a stark disparity in the distribution of wealth and power. Wealthy industrialists and landowners held substantial economic and political sway, while the working class and rural population lacked representation in government. This mounting demand for reforms and greater social and economic equality fueled strikes, protests, and demonstrations, to which the government responded with force, exacerbating the situation.
In 1929, the government of Aurelio Marzo Cadrega, an anti-socialist, was formed amidst a time of great crisis for the kingdom.
 
The government's handling of the crisis exposed deep divisions within the political establishment, with some factions supporting the working class and advocating for reforms, while others backed the interests of the wealthy elites.
One of the key factors contributing to the crisis was the unequal distribution of wealth and power within the kingdom. The wealthy industrialists and landowners had accumulated significant economic and political influence, while the working class and the rural population had little power or representation in government.
 
Leone Ausilio, a nationalist politician, capitalized on the opportunity and formed paramilitary groups known as Hares squads to suppress left-wing political organizations and trade unions through violent means.
As a result, there were growing calls for reforms and greater social and economic equality, which manifested in the form of strikes, protests, and demonstrations. The government responded by cracking down on the protesters and using force to suppress the unrest, which only further escalated the situation.
 
Ausilio portrayed himself as a protector of order and bourgeois society, and his squads carried out brutal attacks on left-wing newspapers, socialist parties, and labor activists. As violence escalated, the government made significant concessions to the workers to restore order, such as enacting laws to reduce working hours and establishing new agencies to monitor worker safety and protect economic conditions.
This situation compounded the social tensions that were already present, as unemployment rose and living standards deteriorated. The Communist Party of Phoenixia, which had been gaining popularity, took advantage of the crisis to call for a revolution,
 
At the Watts convention, Ausilio rebranded his violent squads into a political movement called the Heolist Union of Arafors, which allied with the Conservative party and gained significant influence in the country's politics, winning 35 seats in the Landsraad in the September general election. The Heolist's rise marked a shift towards more populist and nationalist politics, challenging the traditional parties and their alliances.
The crisis also revealed deep divisions within the political establishment, with some factions siding with the working class and calling for reforms, while others supported the interests of the wealthy elites.
 
In late November 1930, King Pietro VI abdicated in favor of his son Peter I, who was crowned in January 1931.
Leone Ausilio, a nationalist politician, took advantage of the situation by forming the Hares squads, paramilitary organizations that violently suppressed left-wing political organizations and trade unions. Ausilio presented himself as a defender of order and bourgeois society, and his squads were responsible for violent attacks on left-wing newspapers, socialist parties, and labor activists.
 
=== Heolist Dictatorship ===
The violence culminated in the assault on the headquarters of the socialist newspaper "Red Star", which brought Ausilio and his squads to national attention.
 
In the summer of 1930, the Heolist Party in the Kingdom of Arafors unleashed a wave of violence that sparked rumors of a potential coup. This violence continued to intensify until March 15, 1931, when Ausilio Leone led Heolist action squads and supporters in a march on the capital city of Phoxia. The result was the overthrow of the Cadrega Government, which was unable to contain the mounting chaos.
In the end,
 
Despite having no prior political experience and few deputies in congress, Ausilio was appointed Premier. The circumstances surrounding the king's decision to appoint Ausilio remain a topic of debate among historians, with some speculating that he was influenced by conservative advisors.
However, with the risk of a communist revolution looming, the government was forced to make significant concessions to the workers in an attempt to restore order.
 
The 1932 elections were marked by violence and physical assaults at polling stations, culminating in the brutal murder of one of the most vocal critics of the Heolist Party, liberal Girolamo Mattia Perotti. The Heolist Party won an absolute majority.
The government passed laws reducing the working hours from 55/60 hours per week to 48 and created two new agencies. The National Labor Inspectorate to monitor workers' safety and the Phoenixian National Confederation of Labor, to safeguard economic conditions of workers.
 
Once in power, Ausilio Leone disregarded any pretense of democracy, violating the constitution, and eliminating freedoms and fundamental rights, with the king failing to intervene. A strange diarchy was created, with the royal family on one side and the Heolist Party, declared the only legal party of the kingdom, on the other.
In the midst of the crisis, Ausilio announced the transformation of the violence squads into a political movement called the Union of Arafors at the Watts convention.
 
The Heolist Party, led by a Grand Council comprising Hares squad leaders, Ausilio, and his friends, made excellent use of the media to spread their propaganda, suppressing independent journalists and confining newspapers. Government-approved news bulletins were broadcast in theaters, cinemas, and on the radio, and several state-sponsored art exhibitions were held. The regime also used comics.
In the September elections, the unionists allied with the Conservative party and obtained 30 seats in the Landsraad, giving them a significant voice in the country's politics.
 
The Heolist Party planned a new cultural model, the Schifzell, which emphasized the state's superiority and encouraged citizens to adopt virtuous characteristics such as loyalty to the party and defense of the homeland. They also advocated for a strong military as the key to asserting Araforsian dominance in the region.
The rise of the Unionists represented a challenge to the traditional parties and their alliances, and it signaled a shift towards more populist and nationalist politics.
 
In 1936, the National Sport Institute was established to instill in young people the feeling of military discipline and education, making them aware of their superiority. The following year, there were already 1,265,000 members, and physical activity was accompanied by travel, camping, and sports competitions.
In late November 1930, King Pietro VI abdicated in favor of his son Peter I, who was crowned in January 1931. The change in leadership marked a new era for the kingdom, and it remained to be seen how the new government would address the challenges facing the country.
 
In March 1938, general elections were held with only a one-party Heolist list, and universal suffrage was limited to only party members, bureaucrats, landowners, and soldiers.
=== Unionist dictatorship ===
 
In 1939, Ausilio Leone and the Great Magister of Arafors, Diego Serjovic, reached an agreement that ended a stalemate dating back to 1845. With the signing of the Concordat of Phoxia, Paxism became the religion of the state, while other religions were still tolerated. Religious marriages were recognized, and religious instruction was introduced in public schools, with religious officials swearing allegiance to the Heolist regime, which had veto power over their selection.
Unionist violence had grown in intensity during the summer of 1930, culminating in rumors of a possible coup. On May 19, during the unionist congress in Watts, Ausilio announced the transformation of the unionist movement into a party. In the September elections, the unionists coalesced with the popular front of Giò Crema, obtaining 34 parliamentarians.
 
Although Ausilio and prominent Unionists were anti-religious and atheists, they saw the opportunity to gain greater consensus among the population.
On March 15, 1931, Ausilio Leone led action squads and unionist supporters in a march on Phoxia. Prime Minister Ambrogio Trentini and his cabinet have drafted a martial law decree, and sent to the king who rejected it.
 
=== Cartegine Revolution ===
Tomaseo was tired of the recurring crises of the parliamentary government and welcomed Ausilio as a "strong man" who imposed "order" in Arafors. By midnight on March 16, Ausilio had been appointed President of the Council of Ministers, at the age of 39, with no previous experience in politics, and with only 34 unionist deputies at the congress. Although the king stated in his memoirs that it was the fear of a civil war that motivated his actions, it was very likely that he received some "alternative" advice, perhaps from archconservative Agostino Facktron and General Roberto Giancarlo Kashan, that it would have been better to do a pact with Ausilio.
 
On June 16, 1944, a wave of protests swept through automobile and textile factories in Cartegine, marking the largest demonstrations during the Heolist dictatorship. The people were fed up with high living costs, food scarcity, and exorbitant prices that had doubled due to inflation caused by the massive issue of money by the Phoxia Royal Bank.
In December the Cartaleo bill was approved, giving the unionists an absolute majority of seats at the parliament
 
These protests were the catalyst for the Cartegine Revolution, which quickly evolved into the Phoenixian Civil War, pitting pro-Unionists against partisans. The unrest soon transformed into a general anti-government revolt, fueled by the clandestine publication of the Araforsian Nation newspaper, funded by entrepreneur Gaetano Valerio. The newspaper's widespread distribution of clandestine leaflets helped to spread the strike.
The 1932 elections were marked by violence and beatings in polling stations.
 
Amidst this turmoil, leaders from various political and social groups united to form the National Resistance Movement, which aimed to overthrow the Heolist dictatorship and establish a democratic government. The movement was a beacon of hope for the people, who had long suffered under the oppressive regime.
One of the major critics who contested the elections, was the liberal Girolamo Mattia Perotti, was brutally murdered.
 
As the Cartegine Revolution gained momentum, the pro-Heolist forces began to crumble, and the revolutionaries took control of many key cities and infrastructure. The Heolist Party was quickly losing its grip on power. The conflict continued for several months, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. However, it became clear by the end of june 1944 that the rebels were gaining the upper hand, as they continued to make significant gains and win the support of the people.
The king did not move against the abuses of power of the unionist regime even when Ausilio dropped any pretense of democracy. Tomaseo II signed without protest, laws that eliminated freedom of speech and assembly, abolished freedom of the press and declared the Unionist Party as the only legal party in Phoenixia. Although, officially, the unionist party in Phoenixia was ruled by a "grand council" until the Civil War, Leone Ausilio really had almost all the power in the country.
 
The moment King Pietro I became aware of the confrontations, he promptly arranged for the escape of the royal family secretly out of harms way and away to an unspecified place.
In 1934, a corporate reform was passed, abolishing trade unions and setting up several orders, government-controlled trade associations. (Although the unions did not completely cover the workers, they were responsible for managing social security benefits and national contracts benefits.)
 
=== Federal Republic ===
The Unionist imposed authoritarian rule and crushed political and intellectual opposition, while promoting economic modernization, traditional social values ​​and a rapprochement with the Paxist magisterium.
 
Following the end of the civil war in September 1944, a provisional government was established, and the people were called upon to vote on whether to abolish the monarchy or establish a republic. The vote was held in October of that year, and the majority of the people chose to establish a republic. From March 1945 to December 1947, a Constituent Assembly was established to draft the new Constitution of Phoenixia. This constitution was officially implemented on January 1st, 1948, exactly 100 years after the enactment of the Kingdom of Arafors Constitution, the Theodor Statute.
Under Unionism, the definition of Phoenixian nationality rested on a militaristic foundation and the "new man" ideal in which loyal Phoenixians would shed individualism and autonomy and see themselves as a component of the Phoenixian state and they would be prepared to sacrifice their lives for it. Membership and approval of the Unionist Party became mandatory, and those who did not swear allegiance to the party were banned from public life and could not get employment.
 
In the aftermath of the referendum, the royal family was prohibited from returning to the country. This decision was made to ensure that the new republic could move forward without any interference from the monarchy. Furthermore, all of their assets, including the Phoxia Royal Palace, were seized.
In 1937, laws were passed to broadcast propaganda newsreels before all feature films in theaters. These newsreels were more effective in influencing audiences than propaganda films or the radio, as few citizens at the time had radio receivers. Unionist propaganda was widely featured in posters and state-sponsored art.
 
A provisional government was created, which was tasked with drafting a series of reforms to reorganize the state and implement the constitution.
General elections were held in the form of a referendum on March 24, 1938. Ausilio used a referendum to confirm a one-party Unionist list. The proposed list was approved by 98.43% of the voters. Universal male suffrage, legal since 1912, was reserved for men who were members of a unionist trade union or association, soldiers and members of the magisterium. As a result, only a small fraction of the population could vote.
 
The first free elections in two decades were held in May 1949 and they marked a significant milestone in the country's democratic development, with the liberal coalition of The Future emerging victorious.
Ausilio and the main unionists were anti-religious and atheists, but they used the opportunity to gain greater consensus among the population.
 
One of the most notable initiatives was the institution of progressive income taxation, which helped to redistribute wealth and promote greater social equality. The creation of the Federal Health System was another significant achievement, providing access to healthcare for all citizens. Additionally, education became compulsory up to the age of 16, ensuring that every child had access to a basic education.
In 1939 Ausilio and the Paxist Great Magister Diego Serjovic reached an agreement that put an end to a stalemate that dates back to 1845. Paxism became the religion of the state which (other religions were tolerated), paid salaries to magisterium officials in Phoenixia. Religious marriages were recognized (previously couples had to celebrate the civil ceremony) and introduced religious instruction in public schools. In turn, officials had to swear allegiance to the unionist regime, which had veto power over their selection.
 
Under the Mikkealason government, the country began to explore partnerships with nearby nations, sending emissaries to [[Norgsveldet]], [[New Leganes]] and other neighboring countries. A new trade policy was announced, with particular attention given to the Almodarian region. Significant capital was invested in a new route called ARA-MOND, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce.
In the 1930s and early 1940s, the Unionist regime showed disinterest in external relations, resulting in a gradual isolation, that impacted trade between Arafors and the Almodarian kingdoms, leading to a significant reduction in commercial traffic.
 
In 1953, large oil fields were discovered in the central area of the Optio Sea. The government responded by creating the [[Phoenixia National Fund|Phoenixian National Fund]], which was designed to invest the oil proceeds in infrastructure projects. Several joint-venture companies, such as the Arafors & Tregriva Company, were created in the late 1950s to facilitate maritime trade.
=== Cartegine Revolution===
 
=== Dømin War ===
On June 16, 1944 in Cartegine there were various protests in the automobile and textile factories, the largest demonstrations during the Unionist dictatorship, against the high cost of living. The cause of the success of the strikes was also thanks to the Cartaginese edition of the national newspaper which had resumed its clandestine publication thanks to Gaetano Valerio in a farmhouse in Swingle. This also contributed to the spread of the strike in the Meerle area after it spread to Cartegine thanks to a wide spread of clandestine leaflets. The initial causes of the demonstration were for the scarcity of foodstuffs and for denouncing the too high prices, in fact since 1939 the cost of living had doubled due to inflation caused by the massive issue of money.
 
In the late 1960s, tensions began to arise between the Afragola Dømin, and the Yallo minorities. The disagreements were marked by various tension and disputes, reaching a climax in January 1968, with the suspension and eventual ban of the ultra-nationalist C'Vert Party and the restriction on its members from holding public office.
The protest was the beginning of the Cartegine Revolution or Phoenixian Civil War which will see opposing pro-unionists and partisans.
 
The strikes soon lost almost any link with the original cause and became a more general anti-government demonstration. When anti-government protesters demonstrated in Cartegine in June 1940, Leone Ausilio perceived the demonstrations as a political threat and on June 17 ordered military forces to open fire, killing and injuring women, children and the elderly. The revelation of Ausilio's responsibility resulted in a massive spread of riots and civil unrest across the country, reaching the capital Phoxia.
 
On the morning of June 20, the news arrived of the suspicious death of Rover Relver, Chief of the Defense Staff, later confirmed as suicide (he tried to incapacitate himself with a shoulder wound but a bullet severed an artery), the news is it was given by an anonymous informant (his identity was never discovered) from the secret services to the press who immediately published it. Believing that Relver had been murdered, the ordinary soldiers went to the side of the revolution almost en masse. The disillusioned commanders viewed Ausilio as a lost cause and made no effort to keep their men loyal to the government.
 
Ausilio made a desperate attempt to address the crowd gathered in front of the government building, but people in the square began throwing stones and other bullets at him, forcing him to take refuge in the building along with his family and a circle of loyalists. Then Ausilio and his wife Marta along with the circle of close associates fled the capital by helicopter, but were soon captured by the military
 
After being tried and convicted of high treason, torture and economic sabotage, they were immediately shot on June 23. As soon as Tomaseo learned of the clashes between the police and the posters, he organized the escape with the royal family to an unknown location.
 
After the war, an institutional referendum was called in which women also took part for the first time. A new constitution was adopted, the government abolished the monarchy and the right of primogeniture establishing a federal democratic republic. The king was replaced by a president elected for a seven-year term. The last king was deposed and exiled to a remote area of the country.
 
===Federal Republic===
 
In September 1947, the leaders of the old ruling class were arrested and tried for treason, in the Karingberg trial. The new government immediately embarked on a program of reform. It introduced a number of progressive measures, including the abolition of slavery and the introduction of compulsory education up to 17 years.
 
In 1953 large oil fields were found in the center in the central area of the Optio Sea. The government created the [[Phoenixia National Fund|Phoenixian National Fund]] to invest the oil proceeds in infrastructure projects.
 
In 1948, Phoenixia announced a new trade policy, giving particular attention to the Almodarian region, and invested capital in the ARA-MOND route.
 
Significant capital was invested in a new route called ARA-MOND.
 
Several joint-venture companies were created in the 1950s to facilitate maritime trade such as the Phoenixia & Tregriva Company, mainly involved in exporting and importing goods from and to, Phoenixia and Almodaria.
 
===First Dømin War===
 
In the late 1960s, tensions began to arise between the federal government, the Afragola Dømin, and the Yallo minority in the state of Afragola. The disagreements were marked by tension and disputes, reaching a climax in January 1968, with the suspension and eventual ban of the ultra-nationalist Cvert Party and the restriction on its members from holding public office.
 
In 1969, political elections were held in Afragola. During the voting process, there were attacks on the Afragola town hall in New Arsfly and the state court of justice, which had validated the electoral results. In reaction, the federal government launched a secret investigation, known as "Falcos" to find the culprits of these assaults. The investigation was carried out in cooperation between the [[Phoenixian Foreign Intelligence Service]] and the [[Department of National Security]].
 
In October 19671969, the Yallo Extrem Rey group was taken into custody. This organization consisted of 34 ultra-nationalist extremists who were suspected of terrorism, subversive activities, and conspiracy against the state.
 
In March 1970, a far-right Yallo group called Tramert, kidnapped and killed Afragola Governor Lello Bello, his wife Marta Calogero, and several senior members of the military.
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With the liberation of New Arsfly, the Dømin War officially came to an end in August 1972. However, little pockets of resistance remained, and some rebels who took refuge in the mountains continued to carry out attacks against federal and Mirhaiman forces. The last of these rebels were defeated in 1973, marking the complete end of the conflict.
 
The Dømin War caused significant disruptions in commercial traffic heading north, particularly on the ARA-MOND route, as Afragola was a key port and logistics hub.
=== Afragola reconstruction ===
 
The ARA-MOND trade route has remained active since then. Only a brief interruption occurred between the 1990s and 2004, when Yurichenko united Almodaria under the United Republic of Almodarian States.
In the framework of the "Afragola Renewal Program" the federal government contracted construction sites worth billions of Phoenixian dollars, to the United Malordia Road and Rail corporation.
 
=== Afragola reconstruction ===
The UM Rail Corporation employed united malordians workers.
 
Many historic areas, monuments and iconic places of Afragola, often located in Yallo areas, were demolished, to build highways, subways and shopping malls.
 
Under the "Afragola Renewal Program", the federal government commissioned construction projects worth billions of Phoenixian dollars to the United Malordia Road and Rail corporation. The corporation employed local workers from United Malordia to carry out the projects.
The Dømin War caused major slowdowns in commercial traffic directed to the north of the country, especially the ARA-MOND route, as Afragola was an important port and logistic hub and port.
 
The construction work involved the demolition of many historic areas, monuments, and iconic locations in Afragola, particularly in the Yallo regions. The new construction projects included the building of highways, subways, and shopping malls.
The ARA-MOND trade route has remained active since then, except for a brief interruption from the 1990s to 2004 when Yurichenko united Almodaria under the United Republic of Almodarian States.
 
=== EconomyLiberal boomperiod ===
 
In 1979 the Phoenixian goverment implemented an economic liberalization policy, which brought significant changes to the Phoenixian economy, transforming it into a more market-oriented system. The policy allowed individuals to acquire large stakes in many of the country's enterprises, giving rise to a new class of wealthy business owners. The government also encouraged foreign investors to enter the domestic market, resulting in increased foreign direct investment.
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In addition, Phoenixia also invested heavily in the energy, telecommunications, and transportation sectors. This helped to modernize the country's infrastructure and improve its competitiveness on the global stage.
 
After the Askarabani invasion of Aparapat came to an end, the federal government sent a special unit to carry out a peacekeeping mission on the Sayyed-Askaraban border. In 1993, Phoenixia and [[Sayyed]] signed the ''Al-Salarqa Treaty'', which led to Phoenixia providing billions of dollars in aid to rebuild Aparapat. This strengthened bilateral relations and formalized an alliance between the two nations.
 
In 1997, Phoenixia signed the ''Bluckingham Treaty'' with [[Cappedore]], which resulted in the federal government investing five billion dollars in aid to rebuild Fort Clement in the newly conquered Federated Outlying Isles. Over time, the treaty was amended to eliminate tariffs and promote bilateral trade between the two nations.
 
In 1998, a bilateral agreement was signed between Phoenixia and [[Tavaris]], which was later renewed and expanded into the broader ''[[Tavari Union]]-Phoenixia Trade and Travel Agreement''.
 
=== Mafia Guerrilla ===
 
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The Mafia Guerrilla was a significant and violent conflict that erupted in the early 2000s between two rival factions of the notorious [[Marmotta Clan]], a notorious Mafia group operating in the Dømin of Afragola. The dispute arose over control of the clan and escalated rapidly into a bloody war.
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The government of Phoenixia increasingly concerned about safety and public order, intensified its efforts to crack down on organized crime in the region. Law enforcement officials conducted numerous raids and arrests, targeting key figures within the Marmotta Clan and other criminal organizations operating in the area, and were ultimately successful in bringing an end to the conflict.
 
=== Contemporary Age ===
 
''Coming soon...very very soon''
 
== Geography and environment==
 
''TBD''
 
===Topography===
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Citizens of Phoenixia who are at least 21 years old are eligible to vote and can stand for election to Parliament. Citizens who are at least 18 years of age and not convicted of a crime have the right to elect their representatives in parliamentary elections. Elections are held by the President of the Republic. After the election of the Parliament, the first session is convened by the President of the Republic, where the members of the Parliament take the oath and then elect the Chancellor and the President of the Parliament. The election procedure is defined in the electoral law.
 
=== Political parties===
The '''Labor Movement - Future''' (''luHaraka luEmil aFanaak'') is a center-left ecologist and social democratic political party. Founded on July 13, 1946 in Bluckingham, by Michael Vest, Rupert Laccom and Jack Kleo as the political wing of the Phoenixian Workers' Union, now Trades Union Congress, it describes itself as a "democratic socialist party" in its charter.
 
The Labor Movement continues to be the political arm of the Phoenixian union and seeks to represent the interests of workers in the Landsraad and locally. Led by syndicalist Renato Raffaele, it is the largest parliamentary party, with over 200 seats. It is a member of the Socialist International.
 
'''Greens'''
 
The Greens (''meTaboonishme''), formed in 1980 by the merger of two state parties, the Union of the Greens and the Green Confederations, was a center-left ecological party. In addition to environmental issues such as protecting the environment, the Greens also fight for the rights of minorities and support socio-ecological tax reform. Their stated goal is to ensure that Phoenixia's development is environmentally friendly, sustainable, politically stable and economically efficient. Their core values are: direct democracy, nonviolence, ecology, solidarity, feminism and self-determination. in 2020 it merged with the Lbor Movement creating Labor Movement - Future.
 
 
'''AluUma'''
 
 
'''National Alliance (''luKabal luDomin'')''' it is a far-right nationalist populist party. Founded in the 1950s by a former unionist regime officer, Michel De Pedro. It is the largest conservative party in Phoenixia.
 
It is an anti-immigration party, which advocates significant cuts in legal immigration and Phoexy's identity protection. It also supports economic interventionism and Phoenixian protectionism, and its economic and social policies are often classified as left-wing. He was accused of hatred and xenophobia.
 
Since 2019 Luca Amedeo has been general secretary of the National Alliance, a very controversial figure due to his illiberal positions. In the Landsraad it is the main opposition party with 140 seats. in 2021 the party has been accused of receiving funding from the tycoon Feriki, owner of Feriki Holding.
 
 
'''Siinkar Herad'''
 
 
'''Northern Federation'''
 
 
'''MeJidhir'''
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|+Parties in the Landsraad
!Name
!Ideology
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|Coalition
|-
|progressive party
| AluUma
|Progressivism
|Paxist progressivism
|ZulaykaVeronica Wasool
|124
|Coalition
|-
|National Alliance
|Phoenixian Nationalism
|LucaLeoluca Amedeo
|120
|Opposition
|-
|Siinkar Herad
|Siinkarism
|Seadh J. Teurgn
|60
|External support
|-
|Northern Federation
|Valerijk regionalism
|Martien Souverijn
|30
|Opposition
|-
|MeJidhir
|Paxist conservatism
|Kelad Munahed
|16
|Opposition
|}
 
=== Federal President ===
 
The Federal President (''muRayeesgur aluIthihad'') is the head of state of Phoenixia and serves as the highest representative of the state. The President may have limited participation in legislation by issuing decrees, resolutions and directives. Furthermore, the President can refuse to sign a law and return it to Parliament for review. There are several institutions under the jurisdiction of the President. These include: the Academic Committee, the Federal Development Roundtable, the Phoenixian Memory Institute, the President's Cultural Foundation, the Phoenixian Federal Cooperation Assembly, and the National Defense Council.
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The president is elected by the Landsraad for a term of six years, for a limit of 2 consecutive terms. If the Parliament does not obtain at least two-thirds of the votes after three rounds of voting, an Electoral College (made up of Parliament and representatives of local authority councils) elects the president, choosing between the two candidates with the highest percentage of votes. The candidate is nominated with at least one fifth of the support of the Members of Parliament. Applicants must be Phoexy citizens and at least 40 years of age. The election of the president is governed by the constitution. The Speaker of the Landsraad can also perform the functions of the Federal President in the cases provided for by the constitution.
 
=== Government ===
 
The Government (''luSuvraaniyat'') is the executive authority of Phoenixia. Its main task is to govern the state and implement policies. It includes the Federal Chancellor (m''uKhanshaleer aluIthihad'') and the ministers. The Chancellor (''muKhanshaleer)'' is the head of government who represents the institution and directs its activities. Different areas of government are managed by various ministries, each of which is headed by a minister. Ministries are further divided into departments, divisions, and offices. The work of the ministry is directed by a general secretary, recommended by the minister and appointed by the government. The executive power is also exercised by executive agencies and inspectorates under the authority of the federal chancellery. The Government is assisted by the Secretary of State (''muSikhratariya aluShahiyat''), nominated by the Chancellor.
 
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=== Døminion ===
 
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Phoenixia is a federal state and comprises eighteen constituent states which are collectively referred to as Døminion.
Each state (Dømin) has its own constitution, and is largely autonomous in regard to its internal organisation, and each state has representatives in the Landsraad.
 
Each Dømin has an elected legislature, the Landtag, and a state government headed by a governor.
 
State elections are conducted under various rules set by the Døminion (states). In general they are conducted according to some form of party-list proportional representation, either the same as the federal system or some simplified version. The election period is generally four to five years, and the dates of elections vary from state to state.
 
The state constitution, among other things, determines how the seats in the state government are assigned to political parties, with most states having a system of proportional representation based on the number of delegates in the Landtag in place. The Governor is elected by the Landtag, though in practice the governor is the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Landtag.
 
The state governor is in charge of the administration of much of federal administrative law within the respective state, which makes this post an important political position. Furthermore, state competences include zoning laws, planning issues and public procurement on the regional level, which adds considerable weight to state politics. As a practical matter, there have been cases where states have been able to block projects endorsed by the federal government.
 
^ Bluckingham, the capital of Phoenixia, plays a double role as city and "Munikip Dømin". The mayor has the rank of a state governor, while the city council also functions as a Landtag. Under the municipal constitution, however, city and state business must be kept separate. Hence, while the city council and Landtag have identical memberships, they hold separate meetings, and each body has separate presiding officers. When meeting as a city council, the deputies can only deal with city affairs; when meeting as a Landtag, they can only deal with state affairs.
 
'''Current governors'''
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=== Law enforcement and crime ===
 
The federal structure of the Federal Republic of Phoenixia gives the 20 constituents states (Døminion, ''Dominmne'') the authority to maintain their own police forces within their territory, along with the right to pass legislation and exercise police authority. At the same time, the constitution provides for originary federal authority in central areas of law enforcement.
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Ordinary laws are enacted by the Landsraad are called "federal laws", those enacted by the Government are called "executive orders" and those enacted by state legislative assemblies are called "state legislative decrees". The process of creating Landsraad laws begins with a bill proposed by parliamentarians or the government (bills). If approved by Congress, the bill begins to be designated "law" and is sent for promulgation by the President of the Republic. Promulgation is the act by which the President signs the law. However, the President may decide not to promulgate the act and to veto it with political or legal justification. The veto can be overcome if the bill is voted and approved by more than two thirds of the members of parliament, in which case the President is obliged to enact it. After the promulgation, the act published in the Federal Gazette as a law. The process for the creation of the decree-laws by the Government has two ways. The first is the way of successive signatures, in which the bill is signed separately by each of the responsible ministers and by the Chancellor, and then sent to be promulgated by the President. The second is the collective approval of the bill by the Council of Ministers, which is then sent to be promulgated. The President can also veto the bills, in which case the Government has the possibility to file them, modify them or send them to the Landsraad as a bill. After being promulgated, the decree-laws enter into force even after being published in the Federal Gazette.
 
=== Hierarchy of the laws ===
The various types of laws, acts and statutes of Phoenixia constitute a hierarchical, multi-tiered legislative system. The laws of the lower degrees must respect the laws of the higher degrees. The hierarchy is as follows:
 
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=== Legislative reforms ===
 
''Coming soon...''
 
=== Judiciary of Phoenixia ===
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=== Multi-speciesm ===
 
Maybe? who really knows?
 
== Military ==
Phoenixian Special Forces (Fēniktí ßpánek Fяцá)
 
== Notes ==
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== See also ==
 
*[[History of Phoenixia]]
*[[Politics of Phoenixia]]
*[[Outline of Phoenixia]]
*[[Afragola State]]
 
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