Jimaria

Jimaria is a nation located in Western Alaxia. Despite its relative size, it is a notable nation on the world stage, being among the ten nations to possess nuclear weapons and a frequent member of the International Concord Security Committee. It is also a hub of film making within the world, starting in 2461 with Urok Ilray's An Old Friend.

Rule of Mazar (2410-2448)
Tiber's Rule of Jimaria

2410 XY - Jimaria becomes a Dominion, combining Urbaxia and East Thrax after the Fazar-Lothern War, alongside Lothern lands. Mazar, the Urbaxian King, marries the Queen of East Thrax, and a Parliament is created. The Lothern regions are heavily industrialized, but lack food production.

2411 XY - The Capital moves to Jara, in East Thrax, inside a new government building complex, to be closer to the population centers of Thraxia, instead of in Urbaxia. The Keripulis, a volunteer militarized police force is formed with Fazarian support. Construction of the Mazar Canal south of Jara begins, and the Jimarian Expeditionary Forces are formed to serve with the Fazarian military.

2412 XY - Fidiralihev System created, splitting Jimaria into Four Federal States, plus Five Autonomous cities. The states are Urbaxia, Avathraxia (East Thrax), Surajan (North East Desert) and Newal (Lothern Regions). The cities are the four Fazarian-Majority Cites plus the capital Jara. A National Parliament is created, along with the positions of President and Prime Minister, the first elections are held, and the Federal Party wins.

2413 XY - Industrialization and Arms industries (primarily the Askoy Gun Company) allow Jimaria to avoid the worst of a recession. Riots in Newal lead by the "Lotheran Popular Front" break out.

2414 XY - Equipped with armor, shields, and teargas, the Keripulis now serve as the first riot police, and are so successful, Fazar begins implementing their doctrine.

2415 XY - The Newal Riots begin dieing down, the Mazar Canal is opened. An aviation school is opened in Jara.

2415-2445 = NPC Jimaria

Cerend Presidency (2445-2455)
In 2445, Ulmar Cerend, of the Federal Party, assumed the position of president, at the time a position below the King. The first three years of his rule were largely uneventful for Jimaria, until in 2448 Mazar, long time king and man often credited with the creation of modern Jimaria, died.

Following the death of Mazar, Cerend assumed full executive power, alongside then prime minister Nuray Tsarok (JUF). The pair embarked on a series of domestic and military reforms, culminating in September 2450 when parliament approved a measure to stop recognizing all titles of nobility in Jimaria.

Cerend's second term saw continued focus on domestic improvement. Negotiating financial aid from the High Kingdoms of Alaxia, which funded mining and infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of the first airports in Jimaria, and the start of the Jimarian nuclear program. He was also responsible for negotiating a free trade agreement with Tushinmero, which granted Jimaria access to Thorium deposits.

Prime Minister Tsarok, meanwhile, in August 2452 was able to get parliament to approve the start of the Jimarian Language Program, funding a commission of language professors from across the country to construct a single language for the nation.

2455 Jimarian National Election
The 2455 Election saw a fierce presidential campaign between incumbent president Ulmar Cerend of the Federal Party, and incumbent Prime Minister Nuray Tsarok of the Jimarian United Front. The JUF was only able to gain a single seat in parliament, but the Federal Party lost five, leaving a JUF legislative majority without a coalition, and Tsarok was able to secure a national majority to win the presidency. The prime minister would be Arhok Ulgrim.

First Term (2455-2460)


Nuray Tsarok's first term was marked by a focus on military and foreign policy, though not exclusively. Three months into his term, in October 2455, the Tsarok Nuclear Power Plant opened, a Turaz-Varok Thorium Reactor. In January 2456, Tsarok approved Project THUAW, to create a nuclear weapon using the U-233 produced in the Thorium reactor. Through the rest of 2456, a number of infrastructure projects, including road improvements, further airports, and a second nuclear power plant would be completed. In December 2456, Tsarok would assist in the drafting of the International Concord Charter as apart of his duties as President, though it would take many months until August 2457 for the charter to be ratified and the IC formed.

The remainder of Tsarok's first term would see a number of international crises, in 2458 the West Alaxian portion of the DMSO would largely withdraw from the alliance, Jimaria along with them. Thrax, Ginsukyo, Atlantia, and Jimaria soon entering into a new reduced tariff agreement.

In 2459, Ceironia detonated the first Hydrogen Bomb, which started a period of high tensions as fears of global total nuclear annihilation grew, and bunkers were funded to begin construction. In September, the Third Cralasian Order of Northern Qatesh launched a small nuclear strike using Ceironian nuclear weapons; THUAW was given vastly increased funding.

In the leadup to the 2460 election, Tsarok, with the help of Ulgrim, was able to pass the 2460 Military Reform Act, modernizing the Jimarian Military with equipment such as body armor, and adopting the Jimarian Language for military use.

Second Term (2460-2465)
In September, two months after the election, Jimaria would negotiate with Fazar to re-enter the DMSO, and in December, Tsarok and Ulgrim are able to pass what Tsarok would later claim to be his most important accomplishment, the Jimarian Language Education Initiative, which would begin the use of the Jimarian language in schools.

In February, 2461, Project THUAW yields success, and in June Jimaria announces it is the fifth nation to possess an Atomic Bomb (actually being the 8th, due to a number of secret projects). Having developed a weapon, Jimaria quickly moves to join ongoing negotiations among the Security Committee to create a nuclear non proliferation treaty, pointing out a massive loophole in their current draft, and, via the Fazarian representative, presenting a new draft which would be adopted in September.

The remainder of Tsarok's second term is largely uneventful.

Third Term (2465-2470)
An economic crisis in 2466 involving oil prices results in renewed focus in Jimarian energy independence via nuclear power, and as such, three more nuclear reactors are constructed, two Thorium and one Uranium. Toward the end of the term, in 2469, Jimaria successfully develops a hydrogen bomb, and in 2470, Tsarok approves a measure to start ballistic missile and long-range bomber programs.

Fourth Term and Cralasian Nuclear Exchange (2470-2475)
Tsarok's fourth and final term is largely uneventful until 2474. In July, detonations suspected to be from nuclear weapons are detected in Cralas, and Tsarok orders five Jimarian Army regiments to North Qatesh. By September, an additional 5 army regiments and a number of nuclear equipped long range bombers have been dispatched to Cralas, and when Cralas launches their nuclear arsenal at Suton, Jimarian forces are apart of the retaliation. Following the nuclear exchange, the area of Cralas where Jimarian forces were sent is reformed into the Cralasian Corporate Republic.

After the war, Jimaria sends aid to Suton, and the government begins investing in greenhouses to help negate the effects of the small nuclear winter triggered by the war.

2475 Jimarian National Election
Since Tsarok had served four terms, the maximum number allowed for a president under the Jimarian constitution, the 2475 saw a much more open field than the previous four elections. The major candidates emerged as the heads of their respective parties; Prime Minister Arhok Ulgrim, the dwarf who had served alongside Tsarok for the last twenty years ran under the Jimarian United Front; Kuli Nurtok, of the Federal Party, ran on a campaign bolstered by dissent from the Jimarian Language Project and Anti-War sentiment from Cralas; Lioth Sslath, a Nagani, ran for the Worker's Party on a left-wing platform, and ran a very successful media and advertising campaign, becoming very popular.

In the end, Sslath led his party to an amazing improvement, and they formed a coalition with the JUF, but unlike in previous coalitions, Sslath was chosen to receive almost all of the JUF and WP votes in order to become Prime Minister, while Ulgrim won the general election to become President.

First Term (2475-2480)
The start of Ulgrim's term saw continued foreign intervention, sending more forces to Cralas, participating in international condemnation and economic action against Ceironia for their part in causing the nuclear exchange. But in November 2476, Thrax, Ginsukyo, Atlantia, Karkuss, and Runcuk left the DMSO, and joined Ceironian (Now Horyuxian) lead GEDU. The Jimarian government, Ulgrim foremost among them, feared Thrax may try to use this opportunity to invade and attempt to annex 'East Thrax' the core Jimarian region home to the capital and such, and so moved to send ten army regiments to be stationed defensively near the border.

In December, 2476, Jimaria launches an artificial satellite into orbit to demonstrate the capabilities of newly developed long range missiles, in a bid to intimidate Thrax and deter future aggression. Early summer of 2477 saw the Ladros nuclear crisis, which was luckily resolved peacefully.

2477 would be a pivotal year for the Jimarian nation, as the Lothern Secessionist Movement, which had been dormant for decades, began to flare up again. Under the leadership of Aijor Halois, protests begin in the Lothern majority parts of the country. Ulgrim responds with a speech, calling for unity between all of Jimaria, and puts police on high alert.

In December, 2477, Ulgrim would order the almost 20,000 Jimarian military personnel in Cralas on high alert, as Corporate Republic forces had discovered older copies of religious texts which directly contradicted beliefs of the main sect in the region, which was expected to lead to violence. This prediction came true in June 2479, when large scale riots and terrorist attacks begin, nine Jimarian citizens are killed, causing anger back home, but a different conflict is brewing.

The Thraxian Conflict (2479-2481)
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September, 2479 - Horyuxia sends 100,000 soldiers to Thrax, Jimaria responds by mobilizing 140,000, to which Horyuxia raises another 100,000, and Jimaria moves to 200,000. Fazar sends an allied 200,000.

October, 2479 - At the very end of the month, Horyuxian forces in Thrax begin a coup against the Thraxian government.

November, 2479 - Fazarian forces begin an invasion of Thrax. About two weeks later, Jimarian forces move to secure a 60 kilometer “Border Zone” to prevent the war spilling into Jimarian land. Shortly later still, Horyuxia explains they needed to invade because Thrax was developing biochemical, and possibly nuclear, weapons of mass destruction.

December, 2479 - Thraxia’s Capital, New Dinsmark, Falls to Horyuxian forces.

January, 2480 - The Thraxian City of New Farbanti falls to Horyuxian forces, though at heavy losses. Horyuxia begins a harsh crackdown on anti-war media and protests.

February, 2480 - Tongburg, in the South of Thraxia, falls to Horyuxian Forces despite a victory for the Thraxian Airforce in the skies above. Halwerp, in south-central Thraxia, falls to Horyuxian Forces. Dübenbon, in north-central Thraxia, is taken in a crushing Horyuxian victory, cutting the North of Thrax off from the Southern Peninsula.

March, 2480 - Bischoftal, in Northern Thrax, is just barely held against Horyuxian forces. Wijnsingen, located near the Jimarian border, falls to Horyuxian-Jimarian Forces.

April, 2480 - Schaffsoix, in Northern Thrax, falls to Horyuxian Forces.

May, 2480 - 10,000 Lunidor soldiers arrive in Thrax to protect their and the International City’s investigation into the Horyuxian WMD claims. Fazar secures Air superiority and begins a large-scale bombing campaign against Thraxian industry and military targets.

{Between January and June, 2480, a number of smaller engagements between Horyuxian and Thraxian forces result generally in Horyuxian victory and occupation of large parts of the country}

June, 2480 - Paramilitary groups and the Thraxian Army begin an offensive, focusing on Horyuxian and Fazarian forces. An international coalition of investigators are sent to Thrax to determine the truth in accusations of WMDs

July, 2480 - Thraxian Forces attempt to liberate Halwerp, but are driven back by the Horyuxian occupation force.

August, 2480 - Thraxian Forces liberate the capital, New Dinsmark, from Horyuxian occupation.

September, 2480 - Lunidorian military forces secure an area in Southern Thrax to shelter Lunidorian Nationals and Ethnic Lunidorians in Thrax

December, 2480 - Thrax releases information claiming that Horyuxia planted the WMDs Thraxia was accused of developing. Parts of the Horyuxian Government back this, while other parts deny Thraxian Claims

January, 2481 - It is suspected Jimarian strike teams begin to conduct classified covert operations against Thraxian paramilitary leadership. The Jimarian government denies these reports.

February, 2481 - Thraxian forces retake Zwingenmölsen, a port city in Southern Thrax with a small Horyuxian occupation force.

{After February, 2481, fighting dies down to mostly skirmishes}

June, 2481 - The International City / Luindor release their report that Thrax had no WMDs. Accusations of bribery call this conclusion into question. The International Concord Coalition Investigation deems there were some Biochemical weapons in Thrax, but it's inconclusive if they were planted or not.

July, 2481 - The International Concord Hearings determine, unanimously, that Horyuxia conducted an unjust invasion and levy sanctions against them. Horyuxian Troops withdraw from Thrax, and Fazarian troops follow.

September, 2482 - The Horyuxian Government is overthrown by a mob of protestors and the Ceironian Union restored. This coup can trace its origins back to the divisions in the country sparked by the war in Thrax.

December, 2482 - Jimarian Troops end their occupation, as the government deems the region has stabilized.

Casualties:

Thraxia: 208,045 Soldiers, 38 Aircraft, ~827,400 Civilians, $232 Billion in Damages to Industry and Infrastructure.

Horyuxia: 129,075 Soldiers, 50 Aircraft

Fazar: 5,312 Soldiers, 10 Aircraft

Jimaria: 7,639 Soldiers, 2 Aircraft

Lunidor: 789 Soldiers

International City: 1 Inspector

Second Term (2480-2485)
Leading up to the election, the ongoing fighting in Thrax and increased terrorist activity in the Cralas Corporate Republic drew seats toward the JUF, and a sharp rise in the LNU under Aijor Halois drew much media attention. Prime Minister Sslath remained popular across the nation, and retained his position as Prime Minister despite a growing divide between Ulgrim and Sslath ideologically.

The fighting in Thrax dominated the first years of Ulgrim's second term, until Jimaria's withdraw in December 2482, controversially having waited a year and a half after fighting had ended and Ceironian and Fazarian forces withdrew, but still managing to withdraw before Lunidor, who did not leave until July 2483.

In January, 2482, government polling for the first time determined that over half of the Jimarian population was fluent in the Jimarian Language, a massive milestone for the project. Specifically, the poll concluded 52.3%, with a 1.5% Margin of Error. This gave Ulgrim and the JUF enough to create the Jimarian National Television Broadcasting Service (JNTBS), a public Jimarian Language television station.

Ulgrim also approved the dispatch of Jimarian Naval and Army forces in the International Coalition against Erdelicht, though by the time the fleet reached its destination, the crisis was nearing its end.

The destruction of the Thraxian economy by the war lead Ulgrim and Sslath to put aside their differences in July 2483 in order to draft a non-partisan economic recovery and infrastructure bill, which combined with a large foreign aid package from Fazar, allowed Jimaria to avoid the worst of the recession.

2483 also saw the international crises around the film "Against the Dying of the Light", directed by Ulni Jark and produced by United Studios, which was almost shot-for-shot replicated by an elderly woman in Karkuss, when Jark sued for violation of copyright, the Karkussian government refused to act, which eventually prompted the passage of the 2483 International Concord Treaty on the Enforcement of International Intellectual Property Protection, which Ulgrim partially helped to draft.

2484 and 85 were less eventful, though in December 2484, Ulgrim approved a proposal from the Fazarian government to take Jimarian Astronauts to the Moon.

Third Term (2485-2490)
The 2485 Election remains a controversial one in Jimarian Politics. Seen by supporters of the WP-JUF Psuedo-Coalition of the last ten years as a major betrayal, President Arhok Ulgrim began campaigning against Prime Minister Sslath months before the election, which some attribute as a major cause behind the lack of notable legislation passed in early 2485. Instead Yarn Sulok, a Human from Eke who had been rising through JUF ranks over the last decade, would be positioned as the front runner to become Prime Minister. The Worker's Party suffered a major loss of 20 seats, and the JUF received a gain of 22.

Despite the tumultuous election, the next 5 years would be relatively uneventful, the largest piece of legislation passed being an inquiry into military reforms that resulted in the production of the first stealth fighters, and with Fazarian help, improve missile defense systems in 2490.

The most important event for Jimaria in the period is usually agreed to be the death of Nuray Tsarok, who passed away in June 2488 at the age of 81. Tsarok was immensely influential in the nation, and is often accredited with creating the modern Jimarian state, between the Jimarian Language Project, the end of the Nobility, the Jimarian Nuclear Power and Weapons programs, and his part in the creation of the International Concord.

Fourth Term (2490-2495)
The 2490 Election saw a loss of momentum doom the LNU, with a collapse in their support going to bolster the Federal Party significantly as unfulfilled promises caused many in the Lothern regions of the country to loose faith in full independence and settle for the increased regional autonomy of the Federal Party. However some have speculated gerrymandering and voter intimidation are more to blame for the LNU's loss, as in 2495, the LNU regained most of the seats it had lost.

Ulgrim's final term was relatively prosperous for the nation, but largely uneventful. Improvements to internet by 2493 were bringing on a new era, but it would take some time for these to be fully adopted.

2495 Jimarian National Election
The 2495 Election is often compared to the 2485 Election, in that almost all parties gained or lost a number of seats which brought them close to what they held a decade prior. It also featured tensions between the JUF and WP, which saw Sulok and Sslath reluctantly agree to reform the early Ulgrim era coalition arrangement, Sslath resuming his duties as Prime Minister. Kuli Nurtok Jr. Served as the frontrunner for the Federal Party, though the party ended up losing a number of seats, meanwhile Aijor Halois lead the LNU to a major victory, gaining 20 seats.

First Term (2495-2500)
After the election, tensions remained between the JUF and WP, so while they have been able to block proposals from the LNU and Federal Party, they have not been able to pass much legislation themselves. This deadlock has left many speculating if the 2500 election might see the incumbent president lose his seat for the first time in 45 years, as the people seek to compromise and put their support fully behind one of the major three parties instead of voting split ticket. Election Woes aside, Sulok's first term is perhaps most notable for international events, including the South Sea Committee which partitioned the lunar territory, and the war in Vernikia, which saw Jimaria remain neutral even as her allies went off to war in the North.

Second Term (2500-2505)
The government remained divided going into Sulok's second term. International events continued to mark the remainder of 2500, including Jimaria playing a notable role in negotiating the surrender of Erdelicht's nuclear stockpile during their civil war, alongside the rest of the International Concord Security Committee.

The Sarmin-Kolosch Crisis (2501)
In March, two members of the 2487 Military Reform Committee were arrested on charges of embezzlement, Mister Harek Sarmin and General Emre Kolosch. The crisis was followed closely on JNTBS news, and to the public perception, most notably in an interview between Anchor Thorne Ulhest and committee chair Aroth Ssolak. Ssolak was not charged, but by June, Sarmin and Kolosch were both found guilty and sentenced to 14 years in prison, along with a number of co-conspirators including the CFO of the Askoy-Gun Corporation and the Vice President of Zeraf Aeronautics. The new members of the committee quickly got to real work, with the Askoy 60-2 Rifle being approved for military adoption shortly after the sentencing of Sarmin and Kolosch.

In July, 2501, the fledgling Jimarian Space Program merged with the Fazarian Space Program to create the Middle Sea Aerospace Association (MSAA)

Sinnamahong Intervention (2501-2502)
Conflict between Cralasian Terrorist Cell Ple Hussa and the nation of Sinnamahong had reached a fever pitch. Among other atrocities, the Sinnamahong had become acussed of butchering and eating Cralasians in a mass genocide. In 2501, the International Concord Security Committee attempted to mediate a peaceful resolution, and in the ensuing internationally televised negotiations, the Sinnamahese representative murdered the Cralasian one. This prompted the ICSC approval of so-called "Plan B", a joint invasion of Sinnamahong. Jimaria, along with Azyeri, Ciyuga, Fazar, The HKA, Lunidor, Nordleg, Suton, and Skuira formed a large coalition and over the course of 2 months, with some Cralasian Help, quickly capitulated the Sinnamahese government, along with their allies in Yasja Kanusphra, Cammel, and Emphora. Heated negotiations would ensue on what to do next, as a continued war between IC and Cralasian forces seemed inevitable, as the Ple Hussans would not accept anything other than total adheration to the original partition outlined in "Plan B", which included Scoitlanish territory, which the Scoitlanish government backed out on after initially agreeing to cooperate. In the end, a peaceful resolution was reached, with a demilitarized zone garrisoned by ICSC forces formed between the Free Cralasian State and the IC Mandate of Sinnamahong. It would not be until 2504 that the FCS would have its independence formally recognized and be admitted to the International Concord.

The next two years of Jimarian politics would be rather uninteresting, however, in 2504, in a move mirroring the events in Cralas, the nation of Heboi would begin genociding its Skaven and Elven populations, with the Skaven specifically being moved to farms to be butchered for consumption. A number of nations would move to intervene, including Jimarian air forces stationed out of the Cralas Corporate Republic, and this would eventually spiral into the Second Heboi Civil War by 2505, as the various nations intervening were unable to agree on how to set up the new government after the old was overthrown.

Third Term (2505-2510)
President Sulok's third term would come to be one of the most decisive in Jimarian History, however, the remainder of 2505 would be largely quiet, the most notable event perhaps being the passage of a major affordable housing initiative, building low-income apartment complexes.

Operation Clean House (2506)
In March 2506, after years of increasing instability, the nation of Ciyuga would collapse into an approximately 30 way civil war, which continues to be fought into the present day. This would be especially dangerous, as Ciyuga possessed a stockpile of nuclear weapons. For a three month period between October and December, a multinational coalition would launch a large assault to secure the weapons, scoring a decisive victory and dismantling over 98% of the Ciyugan nuclear stockpile.

Early 2507 would see the continued decline of the IDDI alliance, with most West Alaxian members withdrawing to re-form CAN

Winter Storm (2507)
In July, 2507, a huge winter storm would ravage West Alaxia and Southern Arcoria, causing thousands of deaths and severe in economic damage, heavily contributing to a global depression as inflation rates skyrocketed and trillions were lost from the global economy. Then Prime Minister Lioth Sslath would spearhead the Jimarian rebuilding efforts, a move often credited with enabling his presidential victory a few years later.

2510 National Election
The election saw the collapse of the JUF, which had held onto the presidency for the past fifty five years. Analysists have attributed this to two main factors, the first being the storm and it's immediate response, where Sslath and his party's quick response was able to sway public perception of the WP for year's to come. The second, less talked about, was that the JUF had accomplished most of it's goals. The overwhelming majority of the population had become at least somewhat fluent in the Jimarian Language, Jimaria had remained united for one hundred years, and thoughts of the nation dividing were a distant memory.

First Term (2510-2515)
The early half of Sslath's first term in the presidency was dominated by the ongoing recession, a result of the storm which has catapulted him to the office. Projects were undertaken to mitigate the effects on Jimaria, though their result is disputed. By the end of 2512, the global nominal GDP had returned to pre-2507 levels, which many economists have considered the end of the recession (though this date is disputed). Sslath also championed a number of military modernization reforms, including the adoption of new infantry kit in February 2512 and the addition of 50 Ginsukyoan-made FX-74 planes to the airforce in September 2513. He also saw the start of the JFER/HARP program for the MSAA.

2514 Kessel Bombing
On November 14th, 2514, a terrorist organization known as the "Skaven Liberation Army" detonated a bomb in the Fazarian Capital, killing hundreds, including dozens of senators and the daughter of Fazarian Prime Minister Salgado, prompting the long-term leader of the country to step down for several years. Prime Minister Hajar would hold a summit with Thraxian Leaders on Pelegros, a Fazarian held island south of Thrax. The goal of the summit was to "liberalize" relations between Thrax and Fazar, however it largely fell through, and tensions between the DMSO and Thrax would remain high.

Second Term (2515-2520)
Sslath's second term would see continued escalation between the Thraxian lead West Alaxian United Front and the DMSO. This prompting continued military buildup from Jimaria; including the construction of 2,000 non-nuclear ballistic missiles, what are widely believed (though not confirmed) to be deployments of a number of spy satellites, the creation of the "Gryphon" program to develop a new fighter jet, and in June 2520, deployment of Jimarian soldiers to the Thraxian and Ginsukyoan borders in a widely criticized move, a month after Sinkaja withdrew from the WAUF and petitioned to join the DMSO.

Aside from the rising tensions, Sslath's second term saw great successes in the MSAA JFER/HARP program, and the closure of the Colirin Power Plant (at the time the largest coal burning power plant in Jimaria).

In early July 2520, Sslath's brother would plead guilty on charges of tax fraud in a widely publicized story, which combined with the controversial mobilization, would cost Sslath the presidency in election a few weeks later.

2520 National Election
After several recounts, Lioth Sslath is confirmed to have lost the presidency by less than one percent of the vote, leaving federalist Urok Struik to take the presidency. This marks the first time the Federalists have held the office since 2455, despite the WP holding onto the Parliament. The two controversies in the month leading up to the election are largely blamed, though tensions remain high. Many commentators warn that, with war seemingly on the horizon, there could perhaps not be a worse time to have a government so heavily divided. This prompts a press conference in August between Lioth Sslath and president Struik, affirming that while they may disagree ideologically, Jimaria must remain united.

Rising Tensions
Through the end of 2520 and into 2521, tensions between the DMSO and WAUF would continue to rise. In April Ginsukyo would announce mandatory conscription beginning in July, prompting the Jimarian Army to call for the creation of three new reserve corps, and the withdrawal of all troops from Cralas back home. Tensions would continue to rise until finally, in December, war broke out.

The West Alaxian War (2521-2524)
December, 2521 West Alaxian War Begins

December, 2521 - Ginsukyo attacks the Fazarian Exclave of Tuzal, but is repelled.

December, 2521 - Ceironian Troops in Thrax begin fighting Thraxian forces, rapidly occupying large chunks of the country and knocking out telecommunications in a cyber attack of unprecedented scale - it is disputed who attacked first.

January, 2522 - Following the Ginsukyoan attack, Jimaria invades Eastern Ginsukyo to support their ally, pushing into the nation.

January, 2522 - Hvede, previously loosely aligned with Ginsukyo and Thrax, fires 200 missiles at Ginsukyoan forces.

March, 2522 - Ginsukyoan Forces resist a Jimarian Assault in the First Battle of Makise.

April, 2522 - Jimaria requires all citizens aged 22-24 to sign up for the draft.

June, 2522 - Ginsukyoan Defenders hold against another Jimarian Assault in the Second Battle of Makise. Jimaria calls for over 80,000 draftees by the end of the year.

August, 2522 - South Heboi and the OFN, seeing Ceironia’s invasion of Thrax as a distraction, move to launch an invasion of North Heboi

August, 2522 - A small number of Atlantian Jets and missiles begin a night bombing campaign against nearby Fazarian assets. It is extremely ineffective due to Fazarian air defense.

August, 2522 - The Ozge Stadium in the Fazarian Capital of Kessel is Bombed during a game, the Fazarian Government blames Thrax and declares war. Jimaria soon follows with a declaration against Thrax and Atlantia

September, 2522 - Ceironian and Jimarian forces launch an offensive against Thrax, securing a decisive victory.

September, 2522 - Jimarian forces attack Ginsukyo in the Third Battle of Makise, the city’s defenses continue to hold, even as control of the skies slides further in Jimarian favor.

October, 2522 - Atlantian reinforcements begin moving to Makise, as Ginsukyo begins preparing a heavily fortified fallback line should the city fall.

February, 2523 - Jimarian forces attack Ginsukyoan and Atlantian defenders in a Fourth Battle of Makise. The defender’s air forces continue to crumble away, but ground forces hold as Ginsukyoan artillery bombards Jimarian forces, despite being significantly outgunned on paper.

March, 2523 - South Heboi negotiates with Ceironia to pay a total of 400 Billion in reparations over 15 years in exchange for an end to the conflict before any real fighting

March, 2523 - Ceironia begins a large investment project to help rebuild the nations damaged by the war, plus several more besides.

March, 2523 - Jimaria begins mobilizing forces on a scale unprecedented in the nation’s history, Marshal Khazdor vows to resign if Makise has not fallen by the end of September.

May, 2523 - Thrax surrenders

June, 2523 - Jimaria fails to take Makise in a 5th assault, but a week later, the city finally falls in the 6th Battle, after holding out for 15 Months. Ceironia launches a missile strike against the Ginsukyoan Navy.

September, 2523 - A joint Jimarian-Ceironian offensive dubbed “Operation Atradi” takes a decent swath of land West of Makise and encircles the city of Tsiwa.

December, 2523 - Ceironia Launches a naval invasion of the Ginsukyoan West Coast, securing a decisive victory and taking the capital, Eientai.

December, 2523 - Global protests against the West Alaxian War reach record sizes.

May, 2524 - Ceironia secures another decisive victory in the region around Eientai.

June, 2524 - Ginsukyo surrenders unconditionally to Jimaria. Ginsukyo and Thrax are divided between Ceironia, Fazar, Jimaria, and Sinkaja into military occupation zones.

June, 2524 - Occupation governments for Ginsukyo and Thrax are set up by Jimaria

July, 2524 - Atlantia surrenders unconditionally, and is divided into occupation zones between Fazar, Ceironia, and Sinkaja

July, 2524 West Alaxian War ends

August, 2524 - The Ceironian Occupation zones are changed to 4 Union governments based on the Ceironian Government, Atlantia, Ginsukyo, North Geclaria, and South Geclaria

June, 2525 - Sinkaja formally joins the DMSO

Jimarian Occupation Zones (2524-Present)
The two occupation zones under Jimarian control are left under Martial Law, under command of Marshals Khazdor and Arvekh, who answer in turn to the Jimarian government. The occupation governments make efforts to cooperate with local leadership, but hold security as their highest priority. All Thraxian and Ginsukyoan Combatants are detained as prisoners of war, and all locals (including said prisoners) are to turn over any weapons beyond small handguns. Border patrols and checkpoints are set up between the two zones, and with Jimaria, including air and naval support, in an attempt to curtail smuggling. Food and Water are rationed, and occupying soldiers are ordered to avoid fraternizing with the locals. A refugee resettlement program is established, allowing those who fled the war to return to their homes, and those left homeless to move somewhere else, if they wish.

Second Term (2525-Present)
Struik's second term has really just gotten started, seeing a real commitment to rebuilding Jimarian occupied Ginsukyo and Thrax starting in September. Jimarian companies, hiring local workers, are given contracts to rebuild roads, rails, cities, and other damaged infrastructure. September also saw the long-awaited HARP-3 Moon Landing, bringing 4 Jimarian and 12 Fazarian astronauts to the moon. A follow up mission is planned, which will involve two craft and 16 astronauts from each nation. As of January 2527, this mission has not launched.