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Harau Bascey and his followers felt betrayed by King Auel of Imperia for the events that had transpired in the founding of Imperia. The Basceyians had been overthrown in a coup by the Royal Guard and the Royal Army, |
Harau Bascey and his followers felt betrayed by King Auel of Imperia for the events that had transpired in the founding of Imperia. The Basceyians had been overthrown in a coup by the Royal Guard and the Royal Army, led by Captain Auel. Many felt that it was their right to rule Imperia. |
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Harau Bascey demanded that he be admitted to join Imperia as it's second in command and threatened war in 24 hours if the promise was not fulfilled. |
Harau Bascey demanded that he be admitted to join Imperia as it's second in command and threatened war in 24 hours if the promise was not fulfilled. |
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Unbeknownst to the fellow council members, Auel had made an alternate account a noble to gain a second vote and add justification to the war, knowing that there was a high chance of war going through. If this was not done, the vote would have been a draw and war would have likely not occured. |
Unbeknownst to the fellow council members, Auel had made an alternate account a noble to gain a second vote and add justification to the war, knowing that there was a high chance of war going through. If this was not done, the vote would have been a draw and war would have likely not occured. |
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Auel sought to increase Imperia's power and influence through a war. He reasoned that it would bolster recruitment and expand Imperia to |
Auel sought to increase Imperia's power and influence through a war. He reasoned that it would bolster recruitment and expand Imperia to unproceeded heights if the war was won. With the Basceyians being exiled nobles and the Imperians being highly trained soldiers, it seemed likely that Imperia would triumph. |
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Harau formed the Basceyian Confederation to destroy Imperia. |
Harau formed the Basceyian Confederation to destroy Imperia. |
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Contemporary wars are fought in one large battle that lasts for hours. The first battles were minutes in length. They involved Basceyain cavalry squads ambushing and killing Imperian officers and noblemen. |
Contemporary wars are fought in one large battle that lasts for hours. The first battles were minutes in length. They involved Basceyain cavalry squads ambushing and killing Imperian officers and noblemen. |
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A string of Imperian losses caused a loss in morale and desertion, especially from the 5 council members who voted in |
A string of Imperian losses caused a loss in morale and desertion, especially from the 5 council members who voted in favour of peace. Anyone who had a problem with Imperian structure left for the Confederacy. |
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The Battle of Belle Island was the first real "battle" of the war. An Imperian squad engaged Basceyians. Both sides called for reinforcements. After Basceyians ran out of troops and left, Imperians claimed victory, establishing the tradition of "Last Man Standing Battles" to settle wars. A lack of diplomacy between the sides resulted in a war of attrition. |
The Battle of Belle Island was the first real "battle" of the war. An Imperian squad engaged Basceyians. Both sides called for reinforcements. After Basceyians ran out of troops and left, Imperians claimed victory, establishing the tradition of "Last Man Standing Battles" to settle wars. A lack of diplomacy between the sides resulted in a war of attrition. |
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