Second Xiomeran Civil War - Revision history

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November 2020

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	Rather than hiding the poisoning incident, Calhualyana would announce what had happened to her publicly on November 1st, using the incident to generate sympathy among the Xiomeran people and bolster her claims of foreign "conspiracies" against the Empire. While the government openly blamed unnamed foreign powers for the attack on Calhualyana, Eirian involvement in the incident was never discovered by the Xiomeran government.		Rather than hiding the poisoning incident, Calhualyana would announce what had happened to her publicly on November 1st, using the incident to generate sympathy among the Xiomeran people and bolster her claims of foreign "conspiracies" against the Empire. While the government openly blamed unnamed foreign powers for the attack on Calhualyana, Eirian involvement in the incident was never discovered by the Xiomeran government.

	On November 6th, while preparing for proposed peace talks in Laeral, Calhualyana shocked both the emerging Huenyan state and the rest of the IDU by launching a massive counter-attack at Zapotlán. The same day, she forced the leader of ~~the now-independent~~ Manabí Rive, Tanqui, to accept a deal allowing Xiomerans to remain on the island in exchange for a Xiomeran withdrawal. The Empress threatened massive retaliation against Manabí Rive if Tanqui refused, so he was forced to accept her terms. Manabí Rive officially declared independence on November 8th, the day the last Imperial forces withdrew.		On November 6th, while preparing for proposed peace talks in Laeral, Calhualyana shocked both the emerging Huenyan state and the rest of the IDU by launching a massive counter-attack at Zapotlán. The same day, she forced the leader of Manabí Rive, Tanqui, to accept a deal allowing Xiomerans to remain on the island in exchange for a Xiomeran withdrawal. The Empress threatened massive retaliation against Manabí Rive if Tanqui refused, so he was forced to accept her terms. Manabí Rive officially declared independence on November 8th, the day the last Imperial forces withdrew.

	Prior to the November 6th counter-attack, Huenyan and allied forces had received a warning from a Xiomeran defector. General Cuauh'ez, the head of Xiomeran special forces, had quit his post and fled to Zapotlán out of shame at his role in the war, especially the attack on the Palace of Flowers and the massacres at Necuatexi and Acalan. The General had tried to warn the defenders at Zapotlán that Calhualyana was about to attack with a newly formed set of special forces, but was unable to deliver his message in time.		Prior to the November 6th counter-attack, Huenyan and allied forces had received a warning from a Xiomeran defector. General Cuauh'ez, the head of Xiomeran special forces, had quit his post and fled to Zapotlán out of shame at his role in the war, especially the attack on the Palace of Flowers and the massacres at Necuatexi and Acalan. The General had tried to warn the defenders at Zapotlán that Calhualyana was about to attack with a newly formed set of special forces, but was unable to deliver his message in time.

Milintica: /* November 2020 */

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	Rather than hiding the poisoning incident, Calhualyana would announce what had happened to her publicly on November 1st, using the incident to generate sympathy among the Xiomeran people and bolster her claims of foreign "conspiracies" against the Empire. While the government openly blamed unnamed foreign powers for the attack on Calhualyana, Eirian involvement in the incident was never discovered by the Xiomeran government.		Rather than hiding the poisoning incident, Calhualyana would announce what had happened to her publicly on November 1st, using the incident to generate sympathy among the Xiomeran people and bolster her claims of foreign "conspiracies" against the Empire. While the government openly blamed unnamed foreign powers for the attack on Calhualyana, Eirian involvement in the incident was never discovered by the Xiomeran government.

	On November 6th, while preparing for proposed peace talks in Laeral, Calhualyana shocked both the emerging Huenyan state and the rest of the IDU by launching a massive counter-attack at Zapotlán. The same day, she forced the leader of the now-independent ~~Manauia Island~~, Tanqui, to accept a deal allowing Xiomerans to remain on the island in exchange for a Xiomeran withdrawal. The Empress threatened massive retaliation against ~~Manauia Island~~ if Tanqui refused, so he was forced to accept her terms. ~~Manauia Island~~ officially declared independence on November 8th, the day the last Imperial forces withdrew.		On November 6th, while preparing for proposed peace talks in Laeral, Calhualyana shocked both the emerging Huenyan state and the rest of the IDU by launching a massive counter-attack at Zapotlán. The same day, she forced the leader of the now-independent Manabí Rive, Tanqui, to accept a deal allowing Xiomerans to remain on the island in exchange for a Xiomeran withdrawal. The Empress threatened massive retaliation against Manabí Rive if Tanqui refused, so he was forced to accept her terms. Manabí Rive officially declared independence on November 8th, the day the last Imperial forces withdrew.

	Prior to the November 6th counter-attack, Huenyan and allied forces had received a warning from a Xiomeran defector. General Cuauh'ez, the head of Xiomeran special forces, had quit his post and fled to Zapotlán out of shame at his role in the war, especially the attack on the Palace of Flowers and the massacres at Necuatexi and Acalan. The General had tried to warn the defenders at Zapotlán that Calhualyana was about to attack with a newly formed set of special forces, but was unable to deliver his message in time.		Prior to the November 6th counter-attack, Huenyan and allied forces had received a warning from a Xiomeran defector. General Cuauh'ez, the head of Xiomeran special forces, had quit his post and fled to Zapotlán out of shame at his role in the war, especially the attack on the Palace of Flowers and the massacres at Necuatexi and Acalan. The General had tried to warn the defenders at Zapotlán that Calhualyana was about to attack with a newly formed set of special forces, but was unable to deliver his message in time.

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July 2020

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	Throughout July and August, unrest and opposition to the Emperor and his increasingly brutal reign would continue to grow despite the best efforts of Xiomeran security forces to suppress it.		Throughout July and August, unrest and opposition to the Emperor and his increasingly brutal reign would continue to grow despite the best efforts of Xiomeran security forces to suppress it.

	On July 2nd, ~~Teyatia~~ rebels and Lauchenoirian activists with the group Watchdogs of Our Earth began a revolt on ~~Manauia Island~~ against the Xiomeran government.		On July 2nd, Manabí rebels and Lauchenoirian activists with the group Watchdogs of Our Earth began a revolt on Manabí Rive against the Xiomeran government.

	On July 12th, the 21st Battalion of the Imperial Army launched a raid on an [[ASI (Xiomera) \| ASI]] facility where the former Empress, Yauhmi, was being detained. Led by Major [[Huatli]], a former Kerlian Aurora of Xiomeran descent, the assault succeeded in rescuing the former Empress.		On July 12th, the 21st Battalion of the Imperial Army launched a raid on an [[ASI (Xiomera) \| ASI]] facility where the former Empress, Yauhmi, was being detained. Led by Major [[Huatli]], a former Kerlian Aurora of Xiomeran descent, the assault succeeded in rescuing the former Empress.

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January 2021

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	On January 1st, the remaining portion of the Xiomeran Empire staged elections which were meant to shore up the position of Empress Calhualyana and her government during the Jinyu talks. In a shattering blow to Huenyan aspirations of uniting the entire island of Huenya under their Federation, Xiomerans voted to remain a separate state by a 71% margin in elections which international observers deemed fair and legitimate. In the same elections, they approved Calhualyana as Empress by a 68% margin and elected her preferred political party, the Xiomeran Citizens' Party, to a commanding position in the new Imperial Parliament. The defeat of Huenyan advocates running as the [[Unification Party]] was widely attributed to Xiomerans' shifting opinions after Yauhmi abdicated the Obsidian Throne in favor of leading Huenya, as well as Xiomeran war weariness and anger over the prospects of permanent partition from the Jinyu talks.		On January 1st, the remaining portion of the Xiomeran Empire staged elections which were meant to shore up the position of Empress Calhualyana and her government during the Jinyu talks. In a shattering blow to Huenyan aspirations of uniting the entire island of Huenya under their Federation, Xiomerans voted to remain a separate state by a 71% margin in elections which international observers deemed fair and legitimate. In the same elections, they approved Calhualyana as Empress by a 68% margin and elected her preferred political party, the Xiomeran Citizens' Party, to a commanding position in the new Imperial Parliament. The defeat of Huenyan advocates running as the [[Unification Party]] was widely attributed to Xiomerans' shifting opinions after Yauhmi abdicated the Obsidian Throne in favor of leading Huenya, as well as Xiomeran war weariness and anger over the prospects of permanent partition from the Jinyu talks.

	On January 10th, disgruntled members of the Imperial Glory Party attempted a coup against Empress Calhualyana. Their desire was to abandon the [[Jinyu talks\|Jinyu Peace ~~Confrence~~]] and continue the war in hopes of regaining control of western Huenya. The coup was easily defeated by forces loyal to Calhualyana. In response to their attempt, the Empress stripped the IGP of all of their seats in the Imperial Parliament, banned the party, and ordered the arrest of hundreds of IGP leaders and activists. She also launched a purge of the Xiomeran government and security forces to remove both Xochiuhue loyalists and IGP members. To further suppress any loyalists to the former Emperor Xochiuhue, Calhualyana had him publicly executed on January 16th after a show trial.		On January 10th, disgruntled members of the Imperial Glory Party attempted a coup against Empress Calhualyana. Their desire was to abandon the [[Jinyu talks\|Jinyu Peace Conference]] and continue the war in hopes of regaining control of western Huenya. The coup was easily defeated by forces loyal to Calhualyana. In response to their attempt, the Empress stripped the IGP of all of their seats in the Imperial Parliament, banned the party, and ordered the arrest of hundreds of IGP leaders and activists. She also launched a purge of the Xiomeran government and security forces to remove both Xochiuhue loyalists and IGP members. To further suppress any loyalists to the former Emperor Xochiuhue, Calhualyana had him publicly executed on January 16th after a show trial.

	On January 16th, Yauhmi and the other Huenyan tribal leaders agreed to public demands for elections in Huenya as well. It was announced that elections for a head of government, as well as an elected legislative branch, would take place on December 1st, 2021. This would mark the final split between the two halves of the original Xiomeran Empire, into a Huenyan Federation in the west of Huenya and a "new" Xiomeran Empire in the east.		On January 16th, Yauhmi and the other Huenyan tribal leaders agreed to public demands for elections in Huenya as well. It was announced that elections for a head of government, as well as an elected legislative branch, would take place on December 1st, 2021. This would mark the final split between the two halves of the original Xiomeran Empire, into a Huenyan Federation in the west of Huenya and a "new" Xiomeran Empire in the east.

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	On January 1st, the remaining portion of the Xiomeran Empire staged elections which were meant to shore up the position of Empress Calhualyana and her government during the Jinyu talks. In a shattering blow to Huenyan aspirations of uniting the entire island of Huenya under their Federation, Xiomerans voted to remain a separate state by a 71% margin in elections which international observers deemed fair and legitimate. In the same elections, they approved Calhualyana as Empress by a 68% margin and elected her preferred political party, the Xiomeran Citizens' Party, to a commanding position in the new Imperial Parliament. The defeat of Huenyan advocates running as the [[Unification Party]] was widely attributed to Xiomerans' shifting opinions after Yauhmi abdicated the Obsidian Throne in favor of leading Huenya, as well as Xiomeran war weariness and anger over the prospects of permanent partition from the Jinyu talks.		On January 1st, the remaining portion of the Xiomeran Empire staged elections which were meant to shore up the position of Empress Calhualyana and her government during the Jinyu talks. In a shattering blow to Huenyan aspirations of uniting the entire island of Huenya under their Federation, Xiomerans voted to remain a separate state by a 71% margin in elections which international observers deemed fair and legitimate. In the same elections, they approved Calhualyana as Empress by a 68% margin and elected her preferred political party, the Xiomeran Citizens' Party, to a commanding position in the new Imperial Parliament. The defeat of Huenyan advocates running as the [[Unification Party]] was widely attributed to Xiomerans' shifting opinions after Yauhmi abdicated the Obsidian Throne in favor of leading Huenya, as well as Xiomeran war weariness and anger over the prospects of permanent partition from the Jinyu talks.

	On January 10th, disgruntled members of the Imperial Glory Party attempted a coup against Empress Calhualyana. Their desire was to abandon the Jinyu talks and continue the war in hopes of regaining control of western Huenya. The coup was easily defeated by forces loyal to Calhualyana. In response to their attempt, the Empress stripped the IGP of all of their seats in the Imperial Parliament, banned the party, and ordered the arrest of hundreds of IGP leaders and activists. She also launched a purge of the Xiomeran government and security forces to remove both Xochiuhue loyalists and IGP members. To further suppress any loyalists to the former Emperor Xochiuhue, Calhualyana had him publicly executed on January 16th after a show trial.		On January 10th, disgruntled members of the Imperial Glory Party attempted a coup against Empress Calhualyana. Their desire was to abandon the [[Jinyu talks\|Jinyu Peace Confrence]] and continue the war in hopes of regaining control of western Huenya. The coup was easily defeated by forces loyal to Calhualyana. In response to their attempt, the Empress stripped the IGP of all of their seats in the Imperial Parliament, banned the party, and ordered the arrest of hundreds of IGP leaders and activists. She also launched a purge of the Xiomeran government and security forces to remove both Xochiuhue loyalists and IGP members. To further suppress any loyalists to the former Emperor Xochiuhue, Calhualyana had him publicly executed on January 16th after a show trial.

	On January 16th, Yauhmi and the other Huenyan tribal leaders agreed to public demands for elections in Huenya as well. It was announced that elections for a head of government, as well as an elected legislative branch, would take place on December 1st, 2021. This would mark the final split between the two halves of the original Xiomeran Empire, into a Huenyan Federation in the west of Huenya and a "new" Xiomeran Empire in the east.		On January 16th, Yauhmi and the other Huenyan tribal leaders agreed to public demands for elections in Huenya as well. It was announced that elections for a head of government, as well as an elected legislative branch, would take place on December 1st, 2021. This would mark the final split between the two halves of the original Xiomeran Empire, into a Huenyan Federation in the west of Huenya and a "new" Xiomeran Empire in the east.

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January 2021

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	On January 1st, the remaining portion of the Xiomeran Empire staged elections which were meant to shore up the position of Empress Calhualyana and her government during the Jinyu talks. In a shattering blow to Huenyan aspirations of uniting the entire island of Huenya under their Federation, Xiomerans voted to remain a separate state by a 71% margin in elections which international observers deemed fair and legitimate. In the same elections, they approved Calhualyana as Empress by a 68% margin and elected her preferred political party, the Xiomeran Citizens' Party, to a commanding position in the new Imperial Parliament. The defeat of Huenyan advocates running as the [[Unification Party]] was widely attributed to Xiomerans' shifting opinions after Yauhmi abdicated the Obsidian Throne in favor of leading Huenya, as well as Xiomeran war weariness and anger over the prospects of permanent partition from the Jinyu talks.		On January 1st, the remaining portion of the Xiomeran Empire staged elections which were meant to shore up the position of Empress Calhualyana and her government during the Jinyu talks. In a shattering blow to Huenyan aspirations of uniting the entire island of Huenya under their Federation, Xiomerans voted to remain a separate state by a 71% margin in elections which international observers deemed fair and legitimate. In the same elections, they approved Calhualyana as Empress by a 68% margin and elected her preferred political party, the Xiomeran Citizens' Party, to a commanding position in the new Imperial Parliament. The defeat of Huenyan advocates running as the [[Unification Party]] was widely attributed to Xiomerans' shifting opinions after Yauhmi abdicated the Obsidian Throne in favor of leading Huenya, as well as Xiomeran war weariness and anger over the prospects of permanent partition from the Jinyu talks.

	On January 10th, disgruntled members of the Imperial Glory Party attempted a coup against Empress Calhualyana. Their desire was to abandon the Jinyu talks and continue the war in hopes of regaining control of western Huenya. The coup was easily defeated by forces loyal to Calhualyana. In response to their attempt, the Empress stripped the IGP of all of their seats in the Imperial Parliament, banned the party, and ordered the arrest of hundreds of IGP leaders and activists. She also launched a purge of the Xiomeran government and security forces to remove both Xochiuhue loyalists and IGP members.		On January 10th, disgruntled members of the Imperial Glory Party attempted a coup against Empress Calhualyana. Their desire was to abandon the Jinyu talks and continue the war in hopes of regaining control of western Huenya. The coup was easily defeated by forces loyal to Calhualyana. In response to their attempt, the Empress stripped the IGP of all of their seats in the Imperial Parliament, banned the party, and ordered the arrest of hundreds of IGP leaders and activists. She also launched a purge of the Xiomeran government and security forces to remove both Xochiuhue loyalists and IGP members. To further suppress any loyalists to the former Emperor Xochiuhue, Calhualyana had him publicly executed on January 16th after a show trial.

	On January 16th, Yauhmi and the other Huenyan tribal leaders agreed to public demands for elections in Huenya as well. It was announced that elections for a head of government, as well as an elected legislative branch, would take place on December 1st, 2021. This would mark the final split between the two halves of the original Xiomeran Empire, into a Huenyan Federation in the west of Huenya and a "new" Xiomeran Empire in the east.		On January 16th, Yauhmi and the other Huenyan tribal leaders agreed to public demands for elections in Huenya as well. It was announced that elections for a head of government, as well as an elected legislative branch, would take place on December 1st, 2021. This would mark the final split between the two halves of the original Xiomeran Empire, into a Huenyan Federation in the west of Huenya and a "new" Xiomeran Empire in the east.

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	While this was occurring, events in Xiomera itself would also dramatically change the course of that state. On October 17th, with the war going badly against him, Emperor Xochiuhue ordered the Xiomeran military to conduct tactical nuclear strikes against the rebels, as well as strategic nuclear strikes against Eiria, Legionas, Kerlile and Milintica. Realizing that such an order, if executed, would spell doom for Xiomera once the other nations retaliated, Security Secretary [[Calhualyana]] and General [[Zinahue]], the new Chief of the General Staff, overthrew the Emperor with help from Iskirami forces led by Brigadier General Sadak. Calhualyana would assume Xochiuhue's place as the ruler of Xiomera later that day, giving a televised speech to the nation in which she promised to bring an end to the civil war.		While this was occurring, events in Xiomera itself would also dramatically change the course of that state. On October 17th, with the war going badly against him, Emperor Xochiuhue ordered the Xiomeran military to conduct tactical nuclear strikes against the rebels, as well as strategic nuclear strikes against Eiria, Legionas, Kerlile and Milintica. Realizing that such an order, if executed, would spell doom for Xiomera once the other nations retaliated, Security Secretary [[Calhualyana]] and General [[Zinahue]], the new Chief of the General Staff, overthrew the Emperor with help from Iskirami forces led by Brigadier General Sadak. Calhualyana would assume Xochiuhue's place as the ruler of Xiomera later that day, giving a televised speech to the nation in which she promised to bring an end to the civil war.

	On October 26th, Xiomeran security forces staged a general retreat from western Huenya, ceding it to the emerging state there. That same day, the people of western Huenya would declare themselves to no longer be part of the Xiomeran Empire. Initially calling itself the United Empire of Huenya, the new state would later change its name to the Huenyan Federation in order to remove any tinge of the Xiomeran Empire from itself.		On October 26th, Xiomeran security forces staged a general retreat from western Huenya, ceding it to the emerging state there. That same day, the people of western Huenya would declare themselves to no longer be part of the Xiomeran Empire. Yauhmi would officially abdicate the Obsidian Throne, taking up leadership of a new state. Initially calling itself the United Empire of Huenya, the new state would later change its name to the Huenyan Federation in order to remove any tinge of the Xiomeran Empire from itself.

	On October 30th, while attending a function of the Xiomeran Business Association, the new Empress Calhualyana would be poisoned by an Eirian agent posing as a servant. The poisoning was not intended to permanently harm Calhualyana, but to send her a message.		On October 30th, while attending a function of the Xiomeran Business Association, the new Empress Calhualyana would be poisoned by an Eirian agent posing as a servant. The poisoning was not intended to permanently harm Calhualyana, but to send her a message.

Huenya: /* April 2020 */

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April 2020

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	On April 22nd, Imperial forces began rounding up and arresting Xiomeran opposition activists who had been protesting the coup. That same day, the 1st Fleet of the Xiomeran Imperial Navy switched sides to the government in exile, becoming the first Xiomeran military unit to break ranks and oppose the coup.		On April 22nd, Imperial forces began rounding up and arresting Xiomeran opposition activists who had been protesting the coup. That same day, the 1st Fleet of the Xiomeran Imperial Navy switched sides to the government in exile, becoming the first Xiomeran military unit to break ranks and oppose the coup.

	On April 25th, Imperial forces overthrew the ''tlatoani'', the tribal leaders, of the other Huenyan tribes in the Empire - the Necatli, Itotemoc and Tepiltzin. The tribal domains were abolished, and military districts with governors imposed by the central government put in power to replace the ''tlatoani''. This would lead to a surge in unrest in the western half of the Empire. In response, Imperial troops and Watchtower mercenaries were dispatched to the city of Necuatexi on April 28th, where they would use brute force to suppress a revolt by local policemen and residents. The government of [[Legionas]] severed diplomatic relations with Xiomera on April 29th.		On April 25th, Imperial forces overthrew the ''tlatoani'', the tribal leaders, of the other Huenyan tribes in the Empire - the Necatli, Itotemoc and Tepiltzin. The tribal domains were abolished, and military districts with governors imposed by the central government put in power to replace the ''tlatoani''. This would lead to a surge in unrest in the western half of the Empire. In response, Imperial troops and Watchtower mercenaries were dispatched to the city of Necuatexi on April 28th, where they would use brute force to suppress a revolt by local policemen and residents.

			The government of [[Legionas]] severed diplomatic relations with Xiomera on April 29th.

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			==Causes of the war==

			The initial cause of the war was the coup which overthrew Yauhmi as Empress of Xiomera. However, the roots of the war ran much deeper than that triggering incident. The original Xiomeran Empire, throughout its existence, had existed as two states under the banner of one. This was directly related to Xiomeran history, in which the Xiomeran tribe from eastern Huenya had conquered its western neighbors in ancient times. While on the surface, Xiomera appeared as a single nation, extremely deep fault lines ran underneath the surface in Xiomeran society. Even in modern times, western Huenya, along with Manauia Island and the Netlcoātl Islands, were essentially ruled over as colonies in all but name from the Xiomeran capital Tlālacuetztla. Xiomerans had long held a dominant position over the other people of Huenya. The Necatli, Itotemoc, Tepiltzin, Netlcoātl and Teyatia (of Manauia Island) had all been subjected to the role of second-class citizens, with Xiomerans holding the most wealth and best positions in the society.

			Among Xiomerans living in Xiomera proper, this seemed normal and even correct, part of a centuries-long history justified by religion, tradition and the ruling class. However, in western Huenya, Xiomerans living there developed a different outlook over the centuries. Spending much more time around Huenyans of different tribes, forming friendships and families with them, and being distant from the capital, many western Xiomerans began to disagree with the ideology of the Empire. This, coupled with the longstanding resentment of the other Huenyan tribes at being considered second-class, would cause a fissure between the western and eastern halves of the Empire which would grow unseen until it finally exploded.

			Another major factor leading to the war was the growing resentment in western Huenya at the Xiomeran social and economic model in general. Xiomera, since becoming an industrialized nation, had adopted a hyper-capitalistic economic model in which poverty was essentially deemed the result of moral or personal failings. In addition, Xiomera had long operated under a set of unspoken but real expectations embodied by the concept of "Xiomeran Meritocracy." This ideology declared that people rose or fell solely on their own merits, and as such, neither the government nor society had any responsibility to level the playing field. In fact, attempts to level the field were regarded by many Xiomerans as bordering on dangerous and harmful ideology. With many of them already placed in a second-class status, many western Huenyans would find it difficult, if not outright impossible, to prosper under the Xiomeran system.

			It was into this environment that Yauhmi, upon becoming Empress, tried to introduce major reforms that turned these concepts of meritocracy on their head. While her intended reforms would seem mild to established democratic states with a tradition of social support, in Xiomera they verged on heresy. Without intending to, Yauhmi would light the fuse that would finally break the old Empire and become the leader of a revolution that would break west and east apart once and for all.

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