Talk:New Arcadian Republic/@comment-25373667-20160912140543

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Arcadia

Although outwardly Arcadia seemed quite neutral and peaceful, internally, unrest was stirring. The Arcadian government had implemented some reforms which the people were extremely unhappy with, and which angered many top military advisers. The Republic itself had become extremely corrupt, and continually began gaining more and more power away from local governments, the monarchy, and military.

People were getting furious. Change was coming, a storm brewing. Something had to give.

That change came on August the 3rd, the anniversary of the independence of Arcadia. On this fateful day, the republic made the uncalled for, and dramatic decision to begin the destruction of German culture, due to it being far too "barbaric" and "filthy" (despite over half of the population being of some kind of German descent). Completely in rage over this, the military posted a coup.

However, the coup completely failed. Nearly the entirety of NARHIGHCOM was hunted down and killed, however, several people escaped to asylum in the far reaches of the country. The military was placed under direct control of the Republic, who poorly managed it.

The people had enough. Just a week later, on August the 10th, a massive revolt occurred. Over 300 million citizens, united by their German lineage, began attacking government property. Within a week, they had seized the capital.

However, there was huge dispute over how the government should be run. Several factions formed. The first and largest was the Communist Party. They quickly attempted to seize complete power, however, they were quickly shut down and their leaders killed. The other factions included the Imperial Party, who were dedicated to restoring complete monarchy, and the Arcadian Reich Party, whose goal was to implement a military dictatorship, kept in check by the people. The majority of the people supported the Imperials, but the Arcadian Reich were quickly gaining strength.

The Imperials seized total power on August the 23rd after a five day siege of the capital. The Arcadian Reich were exiled, but still strong.

After successfully bringing the Arcadian Colonial Fleets to their side, the Arcadian Reich launched a massive assault on the capital, quickly gaining complete control of the nation within hours. The royal family was kept alive as nothing more than a figure head, and the new military dictator of the nation, Wolfgang Kleid, was implemented into power.

Within days, power was cemented. The military was quickly re-consolidated, and the police force was greatly strengthened. Political enemies were quickly exterminated, and any who were considered a potential threat were placed under surveillance. However, your average citizens had similar freedoms as in the old Republic, and indeed lived happy lives.

A new age in Arcadia had begun.