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Most of the newly acquired territories were focused around the [[North Sea]], which quickly became the safest area for British citizens to reside. Expansion into other quadrants provided mixed results. Heavy [[pirate]] activity in the east led to many new British colonies being raided, which in turn resulted in frequent skirmishes between buccaneers and British redcoats. In particular a British retaliation raid on pirate-controlled [[Havanna]] led to much bloodshed, the battle was however ultimately lost and the British forces opted to abandon their struggling colonies and instead claim new territories on the far western side of the [[PirateCraft_1|world]]. | Most of the newly acquired territories were focused around the [[North Sea]], which quickly became the safest area for British citizens to reside. Expansion into other quadrants provided mixed results. Heavy [[pirate]] activity in the east led to many new British colonies being raided, which in turn resulted in frequent skirmishes between buccaneers and British redcoats. In particular a British retaliation raid on pirate-controlled [[Havanna]] led to much bloodshed, the battle was however ultimately lost and the British forces opted to abandon their struggling colonies and instead claim new territories on the far western side of the [[PirateCraft_1|world]]. | ||
=== Turmoil === | === First Era of Turmoil === | ||
After a brief period of respite, petty conflicts expanded to previously peaceful colonies. For and foremost pirates [[Bensterpc]] and [[Pipsterpc]] utilised the opportunity to plague weak members of the Empire. At the same time, elections were taking place in order to determine the first government of the British Empire. The first round of voting was mired by rogue voters who weren't part of the British Empire as well as multiple ballots being cast per elector, so the position of Election Commissioner was bestowed upon [[PaulOnFire]] to manage the elections in a fair and transparent manner. The results were close but clear: [[CrazyPirate]] and [[Michal_Tyrlik]] beat [[Chailey]] and [[Bislo1]] to the posts of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister. | After a brief period of respite, petty conflicts expanded to previously peaceful colonies. For and foremost pirates [[Bensterpc]] and [[Pipsterpc]] utilised the opportunity to plague weak members of the Empire. At the same time, elections were taking place in order to determine the first government of the British Empire. The first round of voting was mired by rogue voters who weren't part of the British Empire as well as multiple ballots being cast per elector, so the position of Election Commissioner was bestowed upon [[PaulOnFire]] to manage the elections in a fair and transparent manner. The results were close but clear: [[CrazyPirate]] and [[Michal_Tyrlik]] beat [[Chailey]] and [[Bislo1]] to the posts of Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister. | ||
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Shortly thereafter peace was agreed upon by all sides. The elves of Evermoor rebranded themselves as the [[Elven Empire]] of [[Lothlorien]]. The British forts surrounding Havanna remained claimed as a monument to the war and attacks on [[Port Hope]] by Unic0rnjunk101 ceased. | Shortly thereafter peace was agreed upon by all sides. The elves of Evermoor rebranded themselves as the [[Elven Empire]] of [[Lothlorien]]. The British forts surrounding Havanna remained claimed as a monument to the war and attacks on [[Port Hope]] by Unic0rnjunk101 ceased. | ||
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The newfound peace led to an explosion of construction projects across the Empire, the biggest of which was the planning of the capital city of [[London]]. The city was to function as a semi-historical replica of 17th century London and would serve as the main centre of commerce, culture and recruitment. Each building would be custom designed by the Empire's architects. | |||
An area was selected to house the capital city. Deforestation went quickly and a storehouse was erected to contain the building materials for London. The first wall of Buckingham Palace was built and The course of the river Thames was plotted and partly excavated with TNT. | |||
This prosperous time was not to last. Two British government officials defected to the elves, sparking an internal crisis. The government took its time properly assessing the individual applicants for the empty government positions. | |||
Conflicts during this time were mostly with the [[0utlaws]] and their subject territory of [[Verussia]]. After a series of skirmishes, the British Empire managed to convince the Verussians to split themselves off from the 0utlaws' influence and go their own way. | |||
=== The Elven Ball === | |||
A brief distraction came in the form of the [[Elven Ball]], a majestic celebration event organised by the elves. The British Empire received an special invitation - five of its members were welcome to attend. The Prime Minister and a few high-profile members were chosen to represent the British Empire. | |||
The Elven Ball started out well, there was much dancing and many [[drink]]s to go around. Elven security guards were the only players allowed to carry weaponry at the event and were responsible for maintaining order. | |||
Accounts vary as to what happened next. What is certain, is that [[TUPE]] troops appeared out of nowhere and forced their way into the ballroom. The Elven guards were no match for them - chaos ensued. Some say the bartender took cover behind the counter, dodging arrows as they flew. Others say that Queen [[Reptaria]] managed to climb onto the chandelier to escape TUPE's blades. Many players met their death that day. | |||
=== Second Era of Reform === | |||
Once the new British government had been appointed, things began to ease a bit. A new influx of new recruits brought the British Empire's all-time member count over 100. | |||
The flaws of the British Empire were becoming increasingly apparent, however. Botched operations brought attention to British failings and tarnished its image. One such operation was led on Verussian soil. Due to misinformation and bad assessment of the situation, British troops marched into [[North Verussia]] and sieged the storage compound in order to retrieve "stolen goods". The badly armed Verussians became increasingly unruly and every wrong move on their part was punished with an execution. | |||
The operation became a big topic of discussion on the forums and led to an agreement between the elves and the British to supply the Verussians with reconstruction materials. It also led to an overhaul of the British military system. This did not stop unknown parties from mass-griefing the North Verussian island with TNT in an attempt to frame the British Empire, however. | |||
Such acts of slander, which had been common during the previous large-scale wars against the British Empire began flaring up again and took much effort to lay bare. | |||
Then, out of nowhere, the [[0utlaws]], [[TUPE]] and various other alliances and individuals declared war on the British Empire. A combination of badly equipped, rowdy new recruits of the British Empire and difficulties collaborating efficiently led to many disastrous battles. The difficulty of running such a big Empire was evident. | |||
Many hours of brainstorming have produced new models and possibilities of improving British procedures. It remains to be see how these reforms will be implemented. | |||
=== Present Situation === | === Present Situation === | ||
Currently the British Empire is allied with the Elven Empire and | Currently the British Empire is allied with the Elven Empire and is on the defensive in many regions against pirates and invaders. | ||
==Settlements and Forts of the British Empire in Alphabetical Order== | ==Settlements and Forts of the British Empire in Alphabetical Order== | ||