Oligarch (Realm)

This is a historical document detailing oligarch and its workings before its defeat in the great northen war

Oligarch is the Frontline in the War against Sirion and Fontan on East Continent.

Introduction

Oligarch is a proud realm with a rich heritage written in blood and tears. We stand on the border between the overpowering Sirion and the diabolical Fontan as a bulwark to the southern states. We are locked in struggle against these foes. Our republic stands proud in the fray, strong and stalwartly defending all that is honorable in East Continent.

Oligarch was destroyed as of May 28, 2006 by the combined forces of Sirion, Fontan, and Old Rancagua.

Map of Oligarch

Prehistory

Oligarch is one of the oldest realms on the island. Having been around that long, Oligarch has made many enemies and many allys. Oligarch has outlasted several realms, notably Omsk and Coimbra and Eleador. More recently, Rancagua and Avamar fell as well.

Throughout the turmult that has engulfed the island, Oligarch has stood strong for its principles and its allies. A sad note in its history is that many of its allies have been destroyed, but the destruction of Omsk, Rancagua and Avamar has sent many highly trained and motivated nobles into Oligarch's welcoming arms. Oligarch has been a refuge for many nobles - whether banned from their realms or through the destruction of their realm. Many different people now call Oligarch home, and many people call themselves Oligarchian.

Current History

I am not the most knowledgeable about our history, so I shall begin right now.

• We just delivered Fontan a severe bloody nose in defeating them twice in Krimml, and driving them out of Dulbin, now running a TO.
• We finished the TO and have gained Dulbin. We also started a TO in Evora, whether we will finish it is undecided. But, for the first time in a very long while, Fontan is definitely losing, and we have more CS than them. It seems that even with our massive overpopulation we are managing to continue being the effective and powerful realm everyone in our alliance knows and respects.
• We took Evora, but didn't hold it. We quickly turned around, and smashed a Sirionite force, driving them back
• Our armies were again led by our great General Arnaud to astounding victory, with two resounding battles in Braga, and a victory in Montijo. We began TOs in both places, isolating Krimml.
• The TO in Montijo was halted by Sirionite forces, but almost no Oligarchian casualties occurred, as we had already moved out
• Braga was taken over, and peace negotiations with Fontan began
• Mere hours later, Fuinir, King of Old Rancagua, declared war on Oligarch, because we tortured one of his infiltrators, who had attacked one of our lords and stolen some tax money. He gave us three days until he attacked.
• The infil had been tortured against the orders of our Prime Minister, Sakima. The next day, our Judge, Elaira, stepped down, and elections began. The candidates were many, all of them excellent.
• I, Hireshmont was elected Grand Justiciar in the interim elections
• In an epic two-front battle. Oligarchian forces, outnumberd 2 to 1, battled Old rancaguan forces to a standstill in Ashforth. Simultaneously, in Greatbridge, a 23k Siron/FOntan force was soundly defeated and routed by a 20k Oligarchian force.
• Mere days later, we launched an invasion into the Kazakh peninsula (OR territory) and, almost without a fight, pushed in to Kazakh and eliminated virtually all OR forces in Gadlock and Kazakh.
• At the same time, Dulbin rebelled

-Chronicled by Hireshmont

Diplomacy

Oligarch is actively at war with the realms of Fontan, Old Rancagua and Sirion. The struggle is in a slight balance, the smallest change could tip the whole thing. Oligarch, though, seems to be loosing.

Branches of Government

• Ministry of State (MoS) - This ministry works on overall plans, diplomacy, and general overseeing of the realm. It could be described as a senate with the Prime Minister's job to hear debates over the issues brought before the Ministry.
• Ministry of War (MoW) - This ministry works to develop and enact war-time operations concerning battle and troop movement.
• SARS - This is our elite strike unit.
• HSF - The Homeland Security Force is dedicated to keeping our taxes high, our regions fit, and our people willing to continue the war.
• WCC - The Worst Case Council is here to predict and prepare for the worst case possibilities. It could be described as a "think tank", with no actual authority. This group is private and not public. To be be approached by it is a great honour.

Cabinet

• Prime Ministers of the Past: Lysander, Sakima, Hireshmont (Deceased)
• Ministers of Defense of the Past: Arnaud, Ticondrius Grom Hellscream (Deceased)
• Grand Justiciars of the Past: Justin, Paul, Elaira, Donna Ragna, Feanor, Hireshmont (Deceased)
• Ministers of Finances of the Past: Paul, Mutdonter (Deceased)

• Last Prime Minister: Hireshmont (Deceased)
• Last Minister of Defense: Ticondrius Grom Hellscream (Deceased)
• Last Grand Justiciar: Feanor (Deceased)
• Last Minister of Finances: Mutdonter (Deceased)

Dukes

• Last Duke of Oligarch - Mutdonter (Deceased)
• Last Duke of Ashforth - Ticondrius Grom Hellscream (Deceased)
• Last Duke of Westmoor - Mungo (Deceased)

Marshalls

• Last Marshall of Oligarch - Mutdonter (Deceased)
• Last Marshall of Ashforth - Ticondrius Grom Hellscream (Deceased)
• Last Marshall of Westmoor - Mungo(Deceased)

note: (Deceased) indicates leaders who died or were exilde during the Great Northen war