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The first human presence was rather brief, only being intermittently and briefly explored by a variety of nations. More permanent settlement began in the 15th century, shortly followed by its annexation into the [[Salovia|Grand Republic of Salovia]]. The majority of slaves brought to the islands were from several Impelanzan-speaking nations in Arcturia, a legacy still observable to this day. It was the site of one of the few successful slave rebellions, making the slaves free men much earlier than most other places in the world. Tortuga gained full independence in 1954.
The first human presence was rather brief, only being intermittently and briefly explored by a variety of nations. More permanent settlement began in the 15th century, shortly followed by its annexation into the [[Salovia|Grand Republic of Salovia]]. The majority of slaves brought to the islands were from several Impelanzan-speaking nations in Arcturia, a legacy still observable to this day. It was the site of one of the few successful slave rebellions, making the slaves free men much earlier than most other places in the world. Tortuga gained full independence in 1954.


Today, Tortuga boasts a relatively high GDP per capita due to its low population and profitable tourism industry. Its Human Development Index is very high, due to its highly educated population and elevated high life expectancy.
Today, Tortuga boasts a relatively high GDP per capita due in part to its small population and profitable tourism industry. Its Human Development Index is very high, due to its highly educated population and elevated high life expectancy.


Tortugan culture is a mix of Impelanzan, Salovian and nearby cultures. The vast majority of people living on the islands speak some variation of Impelanzan, but the teaching of Salovian is somewhat controversial due to the history of the nation, and not therefore not universal. The nation is a member of the [[International Forum]] and the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent|UNAC]].
Tortugan culture is a mix of Impelanzan, Salovian and nearby cultures. The vast majority of people living on the islands speak some variation of Impelanzan, but the teaching of Salovian is somewhat controversial due to the history of the nation, and not therefore not universal. The nation is a member of the [[International Forum]] and the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent|UNAC]].
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According to archeological digs, Homesian lifeforms started visiting the archipelago for brief periods of time long before recorded history. The first verifiable account of a visit to the isles is from the journals of ___, a Peregrinian explorer. He, as most after him were, was quite fascinated by the tortoises. Most records state that the tortoises would approach the explorers and were generally quite friendly unless provoked.
According to archeological digs, Homesian lifeforms started visiting the archipelago for brief periods of time long before recorded history. The first verifiable account of a visit to the isles is from the journals of ___, a Peregrinian explorer. He, as most after him were, was quite fascinated by the tortoises. Most records state that the tortoises would approach the explorers and were generally quite friendly unless provoked.
=== Ketevanidze Plantations ===
=== Plantation Era ===
In 1381, Irakli Ketevanidze, a Salovian merchant, came across the Tortugan Isles after being blown off course during a trip to Peregrinia. The presence of the giant tortoises indicated where he had ended up. He explored a small part of Isla Nublar (named Isla Ketevanidze until 1993) and found an opportunity to grow vast amounts of sugar.
In 1381, Irakli Ketevanidze, a Salovian merchant, came across the Tortugan Isles after being blown off course during a trip to Peregrinia. He explored a small part of Isla Nublar (then Isla Ketevanidze) and found an opportunity to grow vast amounts of sugar.


A year later, in 1382, he returned to Isla Nublar with his family, some friends, and a handful of Salovian slaves. He brought most of his possessions with him and permanently relocated to the islands. The first few years were difficult, having to feed on fish and other local wildlife. Whether or not he ate any tortoises during this period of time is unknown. Progress was slow but steady for the first few years.
In 1382, he returned to Isla Ketevanidze with his family and several Salovian slaves. He brought most of his possessions and permanently relocated to the islands. The majority of the modern day region of Nublar was the property of the Ketevandize family, but a small parts of their main island was owned by other factions.


By 1390, the plantation had grown from 20 to 300 inhabitants. A few Salovians had made their way to the islands in that period of time, but the majority of growth came from a series of purchases of Impelanzan-speaking slaves from Arcturia.
By 1390, the plantation had grown from 20 to 300 inhabitants. A few Salovians had made their way to the islands in that period of time, but the majority of growth came from a series of purchases of Impelanzan-speaking slaves from Arcturia.
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