If we were an Empire RP: Dutchy of Riklän
Sept 21, 2016 13:56:48 GMT
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Post by Frederick the Great on Sept 21, 2016 13:56:48 GMT
I'm copying Jean-Luc Picard with this.
The first settlers to the area that is now Riklän are believed to have been from the Roman Empire but all Roman settlements had been abandoned by the time other groups settled it. In the early 1100’s, Vikings from Sweden established a settlement near what is now Fredrikstad but was then called Riklän (the name later given to the province as a whole).
Through the the 12th and 14th Centuries, Swedish settlers spread slowly away from Rikän forming other smaller towns and cities nearby. In 1611, the new king of Sweden Gustav II Adolf funded the building of a new major city on the Island that was named Älvatad. This city was heavily reliant on agriculture which it’s long rivers helped provide. Älvstad quickly grew and ended up with one of the largest populations of the island however in the next decades many people would move elsewhere. Riklän maintained good relations with the neighbouring Duchy of New Zion and the two benefited from years of prosperous trade.
In 1628, the Swedish colony of Riklän requested independence from Sweden which its King granted under certain conditions such as effectively vassalising the country.. The Duchy of Riklän was established and became a major trading hub due to ts geographical position and rich minerals.
In 1762, after the end of the Pomeranian War in Europe, Sweden was forced to give Riklän to Prussia who again vassalised it. In 1765, after a visit by the Prussian King Frederick the Great, the city of Riklän was renamed Fredrikstad but the Duchy kept the name Riklän. Between 1765 and 1775, Riklän expanded both peacefully and militarily into new year areas, increasing its size and wealth. During this time a large number of Germans settled on the island. In 1767, a wedding between the Swedish Duke of Riklän and a Prussian princess led to closer ties between the two groups. In 1780 it gained complete independence from Prussia however the two countries remained close.
The Duke who ruled Riklän between 1783 and 1810 decided that Riklän needed a strong navy as it was located a small island. He funded a massive shipbuilding project that established docks around the province many of which remain today. By 1806 the Riklän navy consisted of a 106 gun ship of the line, three 74 gun ship of the lines, and six 32 gun frigates along with numerous smaller ships. When the War of the Fourth Coalition broke out, Riklän joined the coalition and was invaded by France twice. The first time the French navy was defeated by Riklän and later with British support. The second time, the British were unable to help and the French landed some troops in the Western part of Riklän. After a three month campaign, the French troops were defeated by the small but well trained army (something they picked up from the Prussians) of Rikän. When the French tried to evacuate, the Riklän navy ambushed the transports and defeated the escorts stranding the French in the island who were fast running out of supply. France dispatched a large force to rescued their troops but Britain scared the French off. Soon the surviving French army surrendered and were forced into prisoner of war camps in the north.
In 1817-1833 War of Unification (as it is known in Riklän), Riklän supported New Zion and its allies but was sunk tee to numerous invasions and were unable to provide much support to New Zion. The first years of the war between 1817 and 1824 went badly for Rikstad who lost a number of major battles even losing Älvstad. At sea Riklän fared better, asserting almost complete dominance over the Southern and Western Seas of the Island. This allowed Riklän to block trade and supplies coming to their enemies which weakened them for the Summer 1825 offensive which recaptured Älvstad and large amounts of nearby land. In Summer 1826, Riklän pushed into their enemies land taking large amounts of territory. In 1828, fighting came to a stalemate that lasted until a failed enemy offensive into Riklän in 1830 severely sealing the other side because of Riklän’s superb defensive tactics. In 1831, Riklän pushed into the enemy's heartland capturing it in 1832. For the next year Riklän fought against other enemies in the war and helped craft the Treaty of Saltingrad, forming the Confederation.
During World War One, Riklän played a major part in the naval warfare against Turkey and Germany. In World War Two a large number of Rikländish men were organised into an expeditionary force that was put under British command. After the war a large number of British people came to Riklän looking to start afresh after the devastation of the Blitz.
During the 2014 coup, Riklän initially remained strongly opposed to it and mobilised its troops to defend from any revolutionaries but later switched side when, then Commodore Frederick the Great became the Duke of Riklän after his father was executed by the Confederations leader.
Frederick the Great was born in 1978 and was the son of the Duke of Riklän. He went into the navy at an early age and progressed through the ranks quickly largely due to his father's influence and us heritage but also because of his skill. He rose to admiral quickly and became the commander of the 2nd Fleet and later the Chief of Navy in late 2014. He became Chief of the Defence Force and Foreign Secretary in late 2015 until late 2016 when he was appointed Prime Minister.
Riklän’s Economy: 25% Mining, 25% Industry, 15% Agriculture 10% Energy production (primarily nuclear) ,7% Shipbuilding, 5% Telecommunications, 5% Financial Services, 3% Tourism, 5% Other
I may add more stuff later.
The first settlers to the area that is now Riklän are believed to have been from the Roman Empire but all Roman settlements had been abandoned by the time other groups settled it. In the early 1100’s, Vikings from Sweden established a settlement near what is now Fredrikstad but was then called Riklän (the name later given to the province as a whole).
Through the the 12th and 14th Centuries, Swedish settlers spread slowly away from Rikän forming other smaller towns and cities nearby. In 1611, the new king of Sweden Gustav II Adolf funded the building of a new major city on the Island that was named Älvatad. This city was heavily reliant on agriculture which it’s long rivers helped provide. Älvstad quickly grew and ended up with one of the largest populations of the island however in the next decades many people would move elsewhere. Riklän maintained good relations with the neighbouring Duchy of New Zion and the two benefited from years of prosperous trade.
In 1628, the Swedish colony of Riklän requested independence from Sweden which its King granted under certain conditions such as effectively vassalising the country.. The Duchy of Riklän was established and became a major trading hub due to ts geographical position and rich minerals.
In 1762, after the end of the Pomeranian War in Europe, Sweden was forced to give Riklän to Prussia who again vassalised it. In 1765, after a visit by the Prussian King Frederick the Great, the city of Riklän was renamed Fredrikstad but the Duchy kept the name Riklän. Between 1765 and 1775, Riklän expanded both peacefully and militarily into new year areas, increasing its size and wealth. During this time a large number of Germans settled on the island. In 1767, a wedding between the Swedish Duke of Riklän and a Prussian princess led to closer ties between the two groups. In 1780 it gained complete independence from Prussia however the two countries remained close.
The Duke who ruled Riklän between 1783 and 1810 decided that Riklän needed a strong navy as it was located a small island. He funded a massive shipbuilding project that established docks around the province many of which remain today. By 1806 the Riklän navy consisted of a 106 gun ship of the line, three 74 gun ship of the lines, and six 32 gun frigates along with numerous smaller ships. When the War of the Fourth Coalition broke out, Riklän joined the coalition and was invaded by France twice. The first time the French navy was defeated by Riklän and later with British support. The second time, the British were unable to help and the French landed some troops in the Western part of Riklän. After a three month campaign, the French troops were defeated by the small but well trained army (something they picked up from the Prussians) of Rikän. When the French tried to evacuate, the Riklän navy ambushed the transports and defeated the escorts stranding the French in the island who were fast running out of supply. France dispatched a large force to rescued their troops but Britain scared the French off. Soon the surviving French army surrendered and were forced into prisoner of war camps in the north.
In 1817-1833 War of Unification (as it is known in Riklän), Riklän supported New Zion and its allies but was sunk tee to numerous invasions and were unable to provide much support to New Zion. The first years of the war between 1817 and 1824 went badly for Rikstad who lost a number of major battles even losing Älvstad. At sea Riklän fared better, asserting almost complete dominance over the Southern and Western Seas of the Island. This allowed Riklän to block trade and supplies coming to their enemies which weakened them for the Summer 1825 offensive which recaptured Älvstad and large amounts of nearby land. In Summer 1826, Riklän pushed into their enemies land taking large amounts of territory. In 1828, fighting came to a stalemate that lasted until a failed enemy offensive into Riklän in 1830 severely sealing the other side because of Riklän’s superb defensive tactics. In 1831, Riklän pushed into the enemy's heartland capturing it in 1832. For the next year Riklän fought against other enemies in the war and helped craft the Treaty of Saltingrad, forming the Confederation.
During World War One, Riklän played a major part in the naval warfare against Turkey and Germany. In World War Two a large number of Rikländish men were organised into an expeditionary force that was put under British command. After the war a large number of British people came to Riklän looking to start afresh after the devastation of the Blitz.
During the 2014 coup, Riklän initially remained strongly opposed to it and mobilised its troops to defend from any revolutionaries but later switched side when, then Commodore Frederick the Great became the Duke of Riklän after his father was executed by the Confederations leader.
Frederick the Great was born in 1978 and was the son of the Duke of Riklän. He went into the navy at an early age and progressed through the ranks quickly largely due to his father's influence and us heritage but also because of his skill. He rose to admiral quickly and became the commander of the 2nd Fleet and later the Chief of Navy in late 2014. He became Chief of the Defence Force and Foreign Secretary in late 2015 until late 2016 when he was appointed Prime Minister.
Riklän’s Economy: 25% Mining, 25% Industry, 15% Agriculture 10% Energy production (primarily nuclear) ,7% Shipbuilding, 5% Telecommunications, 5% Financial Services, 3% Tourism, 5% Other
I may add more stuff later.
