Anything against me recreating an Ancient Empire or the like? Spain for example? Maybe a Caliphate or something along those lines?
I am against a rebirthed Spanish Empire simply because of how ridiculous it would be for them to conquer half of the Americas but I am fine with a New Caliphate or a new German Empire (Wilhelm, not Hitler). Those could be interesting.
This looks cool. Count me in! I'll try to get an application up tomorrow.
My initial question, that'll shape my choice, is what happened to Canada? Still in existence? What else is different beyond the American civil war?
What happened to Canada and the rest of the world is up to the other people applying unless they officially ask for something. For example: You could have a story about Canada conquering Alaska.
Description of Government: While Hawai'i calls itself a Kingdom, the "King" has functionally little power. The true leader of Hawai'i is the Chancellor, who serves as both head of state and the head of the military. Outsiders looking into the policies of the Hawaiians will take note of the strong air of conservationism and nationalism that dominates over the politics of the nation, such as strict anti-immigration laws, a heavy promotion of Hawaiian language and culture, an a constant demonization of the United States as a most evil of nations, and who need to be punished for the damage they have done to Hawai'i. Military service is mandatory for a minimum of one 4 year enlistment for all men aged 18 and older and all women aged 20 and over.
Side in Conflict (Pro RoA, Pro USA, Neutral): Hawai'i is firmly pro RoA in its standing, seeing them as a natural ally in the punishment of the United States.
Protestant Christian (Church of Hawai'i): 70% Christian (Other): 20% Hawaiian Folk Religion: 20% (overlap of 15% with Church of Hawai'i) Other: 5%
Culture: Following independence, the Government of Hawai'i has been working towards promoting native Hawaiian culture among it's people. Following the Cultural Revolution, in which the Hawaiian government sought to purge American influences, Hawai'i has seen a massive revitalization of the use of the Hawaiian Language (largely due to the efforts of Anti-English and Anti-Pidgin legislation in Education), the promotion of traditional Hawaiian art forms and music, as well as introducing laws to separate Haole from the general poplulation of Kānaka Maoli and Hapa. Kānaka Maoli make up the country's elite upper class, while Hapa are primarily the middle class of society. Haole are the lower class of Hawai'i, most are trapped in their lives of servitude due to the circumstances of their citizenship.
History: The Hawaiian Republic unilaterally declared independence from the United States during the War between the USA and the ROA, at the behest of a growing nationalist movement known as the Hawaiian Independence Party, that had seen legitimacy in the secession of the Republic of America. Hawai'i's declaration of independence came at a time when the USA was unable to make any effort to hold control over Hawai'i, with all their military effort being held in the war with the ROA. The HIP took control of the Military left on the Island by the USA, and declared the sovreignty of The Hawaiian Republic. The US put up a war for show, however, having just been militarily exhuasted, they were not able to put up much of a fight, and as such, recognized the independence of Hawai'i
But the Nation did not come without problems. The Democratic Hawai'i soon found itself wrought with economic problems, and soon faced bankruptcy. Not even 5 years after the creation of the new Nation, and the Hawaiian Republic had become a failed state. As civil war raged across the Islands, a significant number of educated Hawaiians began to blame the USA for the failure of the Hawaiian Republic, and soon a powerful, ultra-nationalist group began to form in Hawai'i, centered around the Island of Oahu. Calling themselves the Honolulu Militia, this neo-Fascist group managed to wrestle control of the Islands, legitimzing their movement by claiming that their leader was a descendant of The House of Kamehameha, and was working to regain his throne. Eventually they succeeded, and instated what they called, the New Kingdom of Hawai'i and rebranded themselves as the Hawaiian People's Front. Among the first acts of the new government was to institute an economic reform, to restablize the country. With it's success, the HPF was heralded as heroes.
With their new support, and a populist appeal, using the USA and Americans as scapegoats, The Kingdom of Hawai'i instituted a revocation of Dual Citizenship. While the Hawaiian Republic allowed for dual citizenship, now the nation was giving an ultimatum to it's people. While all of documented Hawaiian blood were given automatic citizenship, Haole were given the choice to either take Sole Hawaiian Citizenship, or leave the country. The result was a mass exodus of ethnic non-Hawaiians from the Islands. With the majority of Haole's gone, the government then set forth on the "Cultural Revolution", a mass effort to Purge non-Hawaiian influences from the nation. In this event, the government seized all religious property and turned it over to a newly created state-church, the Church of Hawai'i. All other religions were banned from operating houses of worship. As well, the government instituted programs to aggressively promote the Hawaiian Language, and traditional Hawaiian artforms. To promote the protection of Sovereignty, the Kingdom reinstated the military functions of the Knights of Kamehameha, and instituted military conscription.
Important Person(s):
Queen Lanakila - Currently 23 years of age, Kamehameha is the current Queen of Hawaii, following the death of her Father, Kawikani Mendes, who was also the leader of the Honolulu Militia. Lanakila was the only child of Kawikani, and her name, meaning victory in Hawaiian, is symbolic of his rise to power. Lanakila has only reigned for 2 years, however it makes little difference, as she has little true power.
Chancellor Kamaka Cruz, GCK - The Chancellor of Hawai'i and the Leader of the Royal Order of Kamehameha (The military elite of Hawai'i), Kamaka Cruz functions as the true head of state for the Kingdom of Hawaii, and has been responsible for much of it's transition to the current state that it is. He came into power following the establishment of the New Kingdom.
Well damn, thats a dark history, I love it. Accepted! Though I must wonder if this would cause someone to do the same for Alaska when thats claimed.
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