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On the otherhand, it had strengthened ties within the [[League of Nations]]. The [[British Empire]] had established itself as the dominant military might in the group, the [[Xenon Empire]] had gained recognition as an official empire and gained huge amounts of land, and even the smaller crews such as the [[13 Colonies]] had proven invaluable in the victory. | On the otherhand, it had strengthened ties within the [[League of Nations]]. The [[British Empire]] had established itself as the dominant military might in the group, the [[Xenon Empire]] had gained recognition as an official empire and gained huge amounts of land, and even the smaller crews such as the [[13 Colonies]] had proven invaluable in the victory. | ||
The Verussian Empire felt it necessary to find new allies, these being the old [[Holy Roman Empire]], and the more recent [[Entarian Alliance]]. Along with a few more individuals, they formed the [[Federated Nations Alliance]] in hopes of creating a powerhouse similar to the League of Nations. | The [[Verussian Empire]] felt it necessary to find new allies, these being the old [[Holy Roman Empire]], and the more recent [[Entarian Alliance]]. Along with a few more individuals, they formed the [[Federated Nations Alliance]] in hopes of creating a powerhouse similar to the League of Nations. | ||
== League of Nations spy incident == | == League of Nations spy incident == | ||
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Unfortunately soon afterwards, word got to the League of Nations that the [[Entarian Alliance]] were conducting trials for a new '[[Super Weapon]]'. The Federated Nations Alliance found out about this, and removed the [[13 Colonies]] under suspicions of espionage. The [[Xenon Empire]] was allowed to remain, however under close observation. | Unfortunately soon afterwards, word got to the League of Nations that the [[Entarian Alliance]] were conducting trials for a new '[[Super Weapon]]'. The Federated Nations Alliance found out about this, and removed the [[13 Colonies]] under suspicions of espionage. The [[Xenon Empire]] was allowed to remain, however under close observation. | ||
The Entarian Alliance, having a strong industry and science sector, conducted frequent trials for their new weapon, now known to be the [[Entarian Orbital Bombardment System]]. Schematics were drawn up for the structure, and suitable locations had been found. The news was shared among the Federated Nations Alliance, as a sign of progress and power of the group. The Xenon Empire officials, | The Entarian Alliance, having a focus on strong industry and science sector, conducted frequent trials for their new weapon, now known to be the [[Entarian Orbital Bombardment System]]. Schematics were drawn up for the structure, and suitable locations had been found. The news was shared among the Federated Nations Alliance, as a sign of progress and power of the group. The Xenon Empire officials, realising the urgency of the threat, reported their findings to the League of Nations in secret. The Xenon Empire continued to conduct espionage until it was caught by a Verussian official. Following this, the Xenon Empire was subsequently removed from the Federated Nations Alliance. | ||
This caused tensions | This caused an increase in tensions, bringing the alliances to the brink of war, each side accusing the other of espionage. Diplomacy between the two groups came to a standstill. | ||
== Arms Race == | == Arms Race == | ||
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The [[Elven Empire]] came up with several plans. Their main plan consisted of reviving an ancient Elven 'bio weapon', that lay dormant under one of their cities. Its power could be focused and brought to bear on its enemies. However lack of infrastructure, and mostly evidence of such a thing existing led to its cancellation soon after. Another design was based on the leaked blueprints from the Entarian Alliance's bombardment system; a huge fort with a magnitude of cannons to act as artillery support. Such a structure had a theorized maximum range of 1500km-2000km (1500 - 2000 blocks), however in practice it proved to only be effective within ranges of less than 500km. The project was started, but cancelled at 70% completion, when its lack of sufficient range meant it no longer became a priority. It was completed as a commemorative castle instead. ''More info on the [[Super Weapon]] page'' | The [[Elven Empire]] came up with several plans. Their main plan consisted of reviving an ancient Elven 'bio weapon', that lay dormant under one of their cities. Its power could be focused and brought to bear on its enemies. However lack of infrastructure, and mostly evidence of such a thing existing led to its cancellation soon after. Another design was based on the leaked blueprints from the Entarian Alliance's bombardment system; a huge fort with a magnitude of cannons to act as artillery support. Such a structure had a theorized maximum range of 1500km-2000km (1500 - 2000 blocks), however in practice it proved to only be effective within ranges of less than 500km. The project was started, but cancelled at 70% completion, when its lack of sufficient range meant it no longer became a priority. It was completed as a commemorative castle instead. ''More info on the [[Super Weapon]] page'' | ||
The Xenon Empire's approach too was a bombardment system, however in the form of a super-tall fortress. This weapon would stand in the sea separating the Xenon and Verussian empires, and serve as both a deterrent and active bombardment system. Work started in January 2016, and it was completed in April 2016. At the outbreak of war, it was roughly 85-90% complete. 64 heavy cannons were loaded onto it, and it managed to reach a range of over 1000km, comfortably hitting the Verussian capital 300km away. It saw active service, but was decommissioned and eventually dismantled in early 2018. At the time of its completion it was the single tallest structure in the world. | The Xenon Empire's approach too was a bombardment system, however in the form of a super-tall fortress -The [[Xenon Tower]]. This weapon would stand in the sea separating the Xenon and Verussian empires, and serve as both a deterrent and active bombardment system. Work started in January 2016, and it was completed in April 2016. At the outbreak of war, it was roughly 85-90% complete. 64 heavy cannons were loaded onto it, and it managed to reach a range of over 1000km, comfortably hitting the Verussian capital 300km away. It saw active service, but was decommissioned and eventually dismantled in early 2018. At the time of its completion it was the single tallest structure in the world. | ||
The remaining members of the League of Nations who could not support such large projects chose to develop new troop ships, or battle tactics. The [[Iborian Empire]] developed a series of successful tanks and troop ships to be used in case of war, however these were not used in the end due to an unexpected early end to conflict. | The remaining members of the League of Nations who could not support such large projects chose to develop new troop ships, or battle tactics. The [[Iborian Empire]] developed a series of successful tanks and troop ships to be used in case of war, however these were not used in the end due to an unexpected early end to conflict. | ||