NationStates Jolt Archive


From the Ashes (MT; Intro; Open)

Hevena
01-06-2006, 06:19
OOC: Hoping to get back into RPing here, figure a new intro to introduce my nation, in a new spectrum..for reference, Hevena is basically a nation emcompassing what would be Germany(Geographically, it's 1815 borders), the former Austro-Hungarian empire, and parts of Northern Italy. Of course, it's not on earth, perse anyways.... It's a modern Holy Roman empire.

Istria, Hevena:
28 years ago..

"Your grace, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Istria. It's been a resort town for many centuries along the Spectrian coast. Many emperors have stayed here, you are just one of many."

The town mayor, in his pomp and refinery, really didn't amuse the Emperor, Joseph von Belek. Then again, not much did. He was a powerless man, dictated by his favorite courtiers and ministers. Hevena was dying; but no one seemed to care. It was like Rome. Dead but refusing to die. But no skin off the nose of the royals and nobles; if they didn't care, no one did.

"Thank you, but I am not staying for long. Only to inspect the coastal defenses. Then I'll be heading back to Isai to enjoy the remainder of winter. I assume that all is fine here?" Joseph was curt, yet his stupidity could be heard without even looking at him. It was well known that his speech had been prepared by someone else. His tone..was not right for the words he spoke.

"Some rebel activity sir, has been cutting rail-lines and disturbing local industry. But it's been peaceful. Perhaps, of course..you should attempt to curtail these rebellions. Give in to the Avant Démocratique Libéral Modéré...or atleast the Kommunistischer Auftrag."

There was a cough, as a minister made himself known to the mayor. The emperor seemed confused, as it was. He really didn't know what the mayor was saying. Someone had to step in.

"His majesty should not be bothered with politics. And neither will he support either of these revolting peasants! Both are bringing Hevena down. Autocracy is what she needs. Not democracy! And certainly not communism! But I digress. I ask that you go alert Admiral Van. The southern provinces have declared their independence..."

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For 28 years Hevena was torn. The southern provinces of Hevena, mostly Slavic and Orthodox practicing declared their freedom on that day. Of course, such revolts were stopped, but at the cost of the northern-most regions forming independent communes, and the Italian speaking lands proclaiming their own kingdom. The east was no better. But from these ashes, a young general made himself known. Baron Julien D'Est. Only in his late thirties, but skilled. He was best known at the Battle of Merez, where he defeated a rebel force two times larger than his own Imperial army.

Yet Julien's brilliance led to arrogance. Five years into the war, he preformed a military coup, overthrowing the mentally weak Emperor along with his empire, proclaiming a military Junta. Victories against the rebels--democrats and communists continued, but Hevena was shaken and weak. She needed order, and the fueding system established centuries ago was not doing it. Not even a year into the military dictatorship, Julien was assassinated, and "Imperial" successes died with him. The capital was sacked and held by a variation of the communist, democratic, and "imperial" forces numerous times after Julien's death. For over a decade, turmoil and weakness shook Hevena. Inept military rule caused only further decline.

But in the last few years of the civil war, another general took up arms to save Hevena, as a whole. He was uneffected by petty feuds between generals, and the rements of the imperial court--Field Marshal Leopold von Avanras. Leopold led the tattered remains of Hevena to victory. The north was subdued, and the Italian lands brought back into the main-stream of the empire. Reforms were carried out at once; military rule was abolished, a senate(albiet a very powerless one, a practical puppet to the emperor), and a Reichskanzler position was created to oversee democracy in the empire. Lastly, Leopold became emperor. Formly, the civil war ended.

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TO: Nations of the World
FROM: The Holy Roman Empire of Hevena

Rebuilding has occured, and formly our twenty or so year civil war has ended. Peace has been restored, with the thanks of the Avant Démocratique Libéral Modéré, and Communist opposition has been uprooted. We are happy to say that we have also established a democracy, and free elections shall be soon. We are looking forward to returning to main-stream society.

(Temperorary) Reichskanzler,
Harold Benerva
Hevena
01-06-2006, 08:08
(Bump..anyone interested?)
Hevena
01-06-2006, 22:52
(Bumping yet again..)
Independent Hitmen
01-06-2006, 23:33
To: The Holy Roman Empire of Hevena
From: The United States of Independent Hitmen

We are especially pleased to see that democracy has succeeded in yet another country that has been so ravaged by civil war and hardships for its citizens!

We wish to convey to you our happiness that you have chosen the democratic way of life and as a starting help we shall give you $10billion USD of non-repayable funds for you to spend to reinforce the new democracy in your nation. We are also willing to give you trading parnter status, which allows IH businesses to set up in your country as well as wavering all tariffs and quotas set up for nations trying to trade in ours. This should serve to both increase your domestic choice and increase your foreign currency earnings to allow you to further develop in a way of your choosing.

Under Section 2 of IH policy towards newly established democracies, we can also grant you limited protection via a Defence Pact designed to prevent larger enemies of democracy from attempting to destroy your freely elected government before it is fully established. If you so desire this can be extended once your government is fully elected.

If you have any further questions do not hestitate to ask us.

A joint message from:

-The IH State Department

and

-The International Development Department
Hevena
02-06-2006, 01:27
TO: The United States of Independent Hitmen
FROM: The Holy Roman Empire of Hevena

Your kindness is what makes us believe that democracy is truely the right path for Hevena. We thank you for your kindness and agree to all that you wish to give us.

Signed,
(Temperorary) Reichskanzler,
Harold Benerva

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Advant Garde--A Popular Hevenan Paper
Senate Election Outcome!

Today, after elections, the senate came to it's first meeting. The Hevenan senate is a bi-cameral body, with a Chamber of Deputies, where elected officials take their seats, and a Chamber of Peers, where hereditary nobles are given seats by the emperor. All together, the senate has 500 seats. 200 seats for the Chamber of Deputies, and 300 for the Peers.

Out of the 200 seats, over 150 were taken by the Avant Démocratique Libéral Modéré, or Moderate Liberal Democrats. The Communist Order also had a few seats, the rest divided between small parties.

It is expected that the first legislative reforms shall occur over the next few weeks.
Azazia
02-06-2006, 03:28
On the behalf of His Majesty’s Government, congratulations on your successful establishment of democracy, the unparalleled guarantor of freedom for the people governments serve. In recognition of your government’s commitment to a democratic system of government, the United Kingdom of Oceania is prepared to dispatch a diplomatic mission to the Holy Roman Empire in order to negotiate treaties to establish full diplomatic relations between our two governments as well as to allow for the establishment of free trade between our two nations – as the Ministry of Trade and Industry has already received numerous requests by UK companies looking to invest in Hevena and help rebuild your economy. Should you find this acceptable the mission may be dispatched at once and then it is my sincere hope that our two countries shall develop a close friendship based in the common knowledge of democracy as the fundamental right of all peoples.

Emily Deveraux
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Hevena
02-06-2006, 04:58
TO: The United Kingdom of Oceania
FROM: The Holy Roman Empire of Hevena

That would be a superb idea. If the economy recovers, then our people will obviously have more hope in the government. No longer will they suffer in silence! We agree. Indeed, the ministry of trade has began working out how to open trade with your nation.

Signed,
Reichskanzler,
Harold Benerva
Independent Hitmen
03-06-2006, 11:39
To: The Holy Roman Empire of Hevena
From: The United States of Independent Hitmen

That is indeed good news to hear!

Under the aforementioned Section 2, if you are attacked by hostile forces in an unprovoked manner we will not hesitate to resist them on your behalf.

As for trade you have been added to the trading partner list and we hope that the free trade between us will benefit both nations equally.#

Thank you.

-State Department.