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Jean-Luc Picard
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 14:17:29 GMT Frederick the Great and Quintus Fabius like this

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Post by Jean-Luc Picard on Sept 20, 2016 14:17:29 GMT

Sept 20, 2016 4:42:18 GMT Jean-Luc Picard said:

Let's each make a backstory idea for the immediate past, and vote on whose is canon.
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My Backstory:

The Island was ruled by rival warlorlds/Nobles, each with his own land fighting others. In 1834, they signed a treaty. This treaty put them in a Loose Confederation, with a leader that was utterly dependent on a Parliament of the various Nobles to make decisions.

In 2014, a Revolution began. The leaders were mostly Military men, but some Civilian Nobles joined them. They seized power in the provinces, and took the cities. After a period of Martial law, and many executions, a King was elected and the new Civilian Government, with a Central Executive, was established. Many old Nobles were executed, and their territories were given as upgrades to loyal Revolutionaries.

2002: Last Foreign war. Victory secured by the efforts of Admiral Frederick the Great and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (alluded to in my bio).
1991: Confederation (what we were before the Empire) Consolidates the Railways into the "Big Four" companies (inspired by a 1923 event in Britain).
1945: Confederation declares neutrality
1944: Confederation forms Air Force as separate Branch
1942-1945: Confederation sends Troops to fight in WWII
1924: An Airport is built
1920: City-State (name, next to little Island) is annexed
1900: A national Army and Navy are formed
1888: Railways begin to be built
1848: Separatist uprisings in the Northeast are defeated
1834: The Warlords unite in the Confederation
1817-1833: The Warlords fight each other in the 2nd Civil War, tearing the Island apart.
1816: the Picard family immigrates to the Island
1813-1815: Island Troops fight for the Coalition, ensuring that Britain does not occupy us
1754-1775: The 1st Civil War is waged, and ends inconclusively.
1704: The Island gains independence from the Habsburgs and soon breaks into Sovereign pieces
1656: the Habsburgs take over the Island

Last Edit: Sept 21, 2016 1:58:41 GMT by Jean-Luc Picard

Stonewall Jackson Marshal The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth Posts: 662	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 14:21:21 GMT Quintus Fabius likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stonewall Jackson on Sept 20, 2016 14:21:21 GMT Jean-Luc Picard, will a poll be made to determine the winner?
	"The time for war has not yet come,but it will come,and that soon;and when it does come, my advice is to draw the sword and throw away the scabbard." -Stonewall Jackson in a speech to his cadets at Virginia Military Institute (March 1861)

Quintus Fabius Darth Vader Posts: 5,160	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 14:23:42 GMT via mobile Frederick the Great likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Quintus Fabius on Sept 20, 2016 14:23:42 GMT Hmm... I suggest that We use Jean-Luc Picard's back story, but combined with some of me and Frederick the Great's early history.

Jean-Luc Picard Darth Vader Posts: 768	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 14:24:32 GMT via mobile Quintus Fabius likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jean-Luc Picard on Sept 20, 2016 14:24:32 GMT Sept 20, 2016 14:21:21 GMT Stonewall Jackson said: Jean-Luc Picard, will a poll be made to determine the winner? Sure. Why not?

Bismarck Jr
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 17:12:56 GMT via mobile Quintus Fabius likes this

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Post by Bismarck Jr on Sept 20, 2016 17:12:56 GMT

I will make a backstory. Should finish it in a few hours... timeline format.

1695: Imperial Island Colonized by France
1696: Rising Pressures With Natives
1699: Mass Native Revolt Returns Ownership To Natives
1700: French Patrol Island's Coast
1703-1710: Natives Begin To Die Of Europeanized Diseases
1711: Natives Dead
1715: Island Claimed By England
1716: The First Descendants of King Napoleon Bonaparte Arive As Foreign Labourers
1717: The English Drive Away French Naval Patrols Near Island
1718: Islanders Begin To Waiver English Loyalty
1719: A Large Influx Of French Immigrants Upsets Local Culture
1720: A Famine In Europe sends Europeans Of All Kind Into The Island And Other Territory
1721: Islanders Ask England For Help Against Immigration, England Declines
1722-1730: The Island Begins To Form Its Own Language
1731: England Gives The Island The Right To Self Government
1732: England Revokes Government Right Without Evident Reason
1734: Independance Declared From Britain
1735: Britain Blockades The Island
1736: A Reveloutionary General Is Named, a Descendant of Jean-Luc Picard
1740: Rebellion Casualty Rate Hits All Time High
1741: Britain Sells The Island To Spain
1742: Spain Allows The Island To Be Independant
1748: An Alliance With Spain Is Formed
1750: A Government System Is Created In The Island As A Limited Monarchy
1751: One Of The Descendants Of Napoleon Bonaparte Is Given The Throne After The Suicide Of The Reigning King
1758: "The Theory Of Human Equality" Is Published By An Italian Immigrant
1760: Debates Over State Sanctioned Religion Begin
1761: The Island Hits An Economic Slump
1762: Amidst A Poor Economy, The Island Hits A Golden Age Of Science And Recovers
1765: "The Theory Of Human Equality" Is Banned
1770: "The Theory Of Human Equality" Is Unbanned And Becomes A Bestseller
1771: Tensions Between The Thirteen Colonies and Britain Hit A High
1774: In Order To Solve The Religous Disputes, The Senate Declares All Religions Welcome
1776: The American Reveloution Begins
1777: The Island Sends The Americans Supply
1779: Americans Close To Losing Reveloution, Island Sends Mercenary Forces
1781: Americans Turn The Tide, Mercenary Forces Retracted.
1782: Island Briefly Fights Spain Over Spice Exports And Piracy, Alliance Dissolve
1783: American Revloution Won, Trade Rights Given To America By The Island
1786: A Time Capsule Worth Over 12 Billion Modern Dollars Is Buried

Last Edit: Sept 20, 2016 17:20:48 GMT by Bismarck Jr

Napoleon Bonaparte
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 17:28:00 GMT via mobile Quintus Fabius likes this

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Post by Napoleon Bonaparte on Sept 20, 2016 17:28:00 GMT

Bismarck Jr you had to?

The First Descendants of King Napoleon Bonaparte Arive As Foreign Labourers

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What? My descendants are supposed to be royalty? My ancestors can be labourers?!?

Quintus Fabius
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 18:07:43 GMT via mobile Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great like this

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Post by Quintus Fabius on Sept 20, 2016 18:07:43 GMT

Sept 20, 2016 17:28:00 GMT Napoleon Bonaparte said:

Bismarck Jr you had to?

The First Descendants of King Napoleon Bonaparte Arive As Foreign Labourers

-_-

What? My descendants are supposed to be royalty? My ancestors can be labourers?!?

You are the descendants of Saltinov and Augustus in my timeline

Jean-Luc Picard Darth Vader Posts: 768	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 18:24:41 GMT via mobile Frederick the Great and Quintus Fabius like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jean-Luc Picard on Sept 20, 2016 18:24:41 GMT As I see it, Napoleon Bonaparte is either a Military man or a pro-Revolution Noble

Quintus Fabius Darth Vader Posts: 5,160	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 19:00:59 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Quintus Fabius on Sept 20, 2016 19:00:59 GMT Sept 20, 2016 18:24:41 GMT Jean-Luc Picard said: As I see it, Napoleon Bonaparte is either a Military man or a pro-Revolution Noble A Noble, more likely.

Bismarck Jr
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 19:10:16 GMT via mobile

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Post by Bismarck Jr on Sept 20, 2016 19:10:16 GMT

Sept 20, 2016 17:28:00 GMT Napoleon Bonaparte said:

Bismarck Jr you had to?

The First Descendants of King Napoleon Bonaparte Arive As Foreign Labourers

-_-

What? My descendants are supposed to be royalty? My ancestors can be labourers?!?

I can change it if you want. My idea was sorta a rags to riches thing. If I offended, I can change it.

Jean-Luc Picard
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 19:24:26 GMT via mobile Napoleon Bonaparte and Quintus Fabius like this

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Post by Jean-Luc Picard on Sept 20, 2016 19:24:26 GMT

Sept 20, 2016 19:00:59 GMT Quintus Fabius said:

Sept 20, 2016 18:24:41 GMT Jean-Luc Picard said:

As I see it, Napoleon Bonaparte is either a Military man or a pro-Revolution Noble

A Noble, more likely.

Up to him. I set it up as a Military coup, so General makes sense.
Maybe Napoleon Bonaparte was commander of the armed forces and was made King, Frederick the Great went from command of the Navy to all the Armed Forces, and I went from plain ol' admiral to Navy Command.

Ivan Kolev
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 21:36:40 GMT Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great like this

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Post by Ivan Kolev on Sept 20, 2016 21:36:40 GMT

How about Napoleon Bonaparte lead the revolution in the first place and is thus ordained as Emperor of the country?

Btw, Napoleon Bonaparte , I recommend giving yourself a dynasty. Like, you know, European dynasties such as the House of Braganza in Portugal and Brazil or the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen in Germany and Romania. So you can proclaim "The House of Khurram", I suppose (All though I'd be more creative than just using your name)

Last Edit: Sept 20, 2016 21:37:34 GMT by Ivan Kolev

Blitzkreiging through Southern Europe before it was cool and before there were tanks.

Was William Sherman, Diego Portales, Dom Pedro II, Ferdinand I, Roman von Ungern-Sternberg and John Marshall

Frederick the Great Darth Vader "Fought a Seven Year War, ain't scared of a Tsar" Posts: 2,821	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 22:02:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Frederick the Great on Sept 20, 2016 22:02:14 GMT Is Saltingrad the small island or the main one?
	"I'm Frederick the Great, out the gate first servant of state, oblique attack tactics, ain't exactly straight. I've got creative talents and battle malice, hard as steel on the field, genteel in the palace," a totally legit Frederick the Great quote

Jean-Luc Picard Darth Vader Posts: 768	If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 22:27:04 GMT via mobile Frederick the Great likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jean-Luc Picard on Sept 20, 2016 22:27:04 GMT Sept 20, 2016 22:02:14 GMT Frederick the Great said: Is Saltingrad the small island or the main one? Pretty sure it's the Capital

Laurent de Gouvion
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If we were an Empire RP Backstories Sept 20, 2016 22:29:41 GMT Frederick the Great likes this

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Post by Laurent de Gouvion on Sept 20, 2016 22:29:41 GMT

I'll try to make a history:

15,000 BC.

The first wave of settlers come and settle in the Southern part of the island, which is more fertile.

3,000 BC.

The second wave of settlers come. They drive the first out of the Southern part of the Island due to superior technology.

800 BC.

The inhabitants sail with their own boats, reaching Chile, Korea, China, Madagascar, California, and the Pacific.

1 AD.

The first Civil War between both settlers erupt. It ends with heavy losses for the Nothern settlers.

200 AD.

Warlords begin to form their own domains.

434 AD

Exiled warlords from the Indian Subcontinent come. Some visit there, spreading culture and religion into the Island.

789 AD

Both sides of the Island unite after long and bloody civil wars.

874 AD.

Gujarati and Persian traders come for its rich resources, spreading even more culture and religion.

1284 AD.

Kublai Khan sent an envoy to the Island, demanding submission. The ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte took the envoy hostage and demanded Island-wide resistance.

1286 AD.

Kublai Khan sent a small fleet. The fleet was defeated by the Island's seagoing inhababitants, led by the ancestor of Frederick the Great .

1592 AD.

The Island is colonized by Portugal. A wave of immigrants come, trying to escape the Inquisition there. This includes the Picard family.

(Will try to add)

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