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== History ==
=== Prehistory and
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.
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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.
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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.
=== Early Modern ===
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. They crossed paths with Araforsian navigators, and over the following centuries, their trade relations strengthened.
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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.
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.
Although the exact origin of the torpedo remained uncertain, suspicions spread that it pointed towards the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol.
The already strained relations between Tyrsol and Arafors reached breaking point, sparking a conflict.
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.▼
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.
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.
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
in the defeat of the federation and the end of the pirate threat in the Marus Gulf.
In 1909, King
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 December
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
=== Red Crisis ===
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