Franklinite Wars
| Franklinite Wars | |||||||
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 Franklinite War Banner, a digital recreation of the original. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Empire of Terra-Dei |
Kingdom of Kingston Republic of Knoxville Kingsvillian Empire Red Revolutionaries | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| King Henry General Gabriel | Emperor Caden Emperor Flynn | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Royal Army of Franklin | Kingsvillian Imperial Army Red Revolutionaries Knoxville Militia United Kingstonian War Parties | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 30 | 50-60 | ||||||
The Franklinite Wars in the Empire of Terra-Dei was a conflict fought between Communist terrorists and two secessionist movements. Starting from terrorist attacks and rebellions and leading to war with two other newly formed nations.
Summary
The Franklinite Wars began in late December, 2021. When the Communist party was banned by the (then) King Henry. After this, the Communists formed an organization known as the 'Red Revolutionaries'. This group was dedicated to the "Destruction of monarchism and vengeance against the King." This group was feared in the early Kingdom, but was eventually dismantled by the Royal Army, which led to the Communists forming the Republic of Knoxville. The Republic of Knoxville inspired treasonous Nobles to secede, and they formed the Kingdom of Kingston. After individual wars, the two nations joined together as one against Franklin.
Franklinite Wars Timeline
Formation and Attacks of the Communist Terrorists, 25 December 2021-15th February 2022
The 'Red Revolutionaries' were formed around Christmas time. They began several attacks, such as the Capitol attacks and the Franklin Uprising. The Capitol attacks were a series of bombings and arsons. Outposts near the Franklinite borders were attacked with fire and improvised explosives. The Franklin Uprising was a group of Communists and mercenaries armed with blades, bludgeons, and stones wreaking havoc upon the citizens. After a few hours, this was stopped by the Royal Army, and the rebels fled from Franklin.
Formation of the Republic of Knoxville, the Kingdom of Kingston, and the First Franklinite War, 15 February-1 March 2022
After the rebels were routed and fled, they formed a secessionist movement known as the Republic of Knoxville. This nation almost immediately declared war on Franklin and resumed the previous attacks. Around 17 February 2022 a handful of treasonous noblemen, inspired by the Communists, formed a nation as well, but remained peaceful. This continued until March, when after long and drawn out fighting, the Republic asked for an armistice.
Beginning of The Second Franklinite War, 1-5 March 2022
After the Republic was given an armistice, they asked for help from the Kingdom of Kingston, founded by the traitor noblemen. The Kingdom of Kingston agreed to this, assuming Franklin would be too weak. While the Kingdom of Kingston engaged in combat with Franklin, the Republic of Knoxville stayed out of the war, hoping that Franklin would have been weakened by Kingston.
The Second Franklinite War, and the Prelude to the Kingsvillian Empire, 5 March-1 April 2022
After this war with Kingston, which was ultimately another victory for Franklin, Knoxville and Kingston combined together, calling themselves Kingsville. The Kingsvillian Empire waited around a week before engaging in war with Franklin a final time.
Beginning of the Third Franklinite War, 8 April-20 May 2022
When the Kingsvillian Empire engaged in combat with Franklin, it was believed it would be a Kingsvillian victory. Franklin was less than a third of Kingsville's size, and was running low on resources, money, and men. This war was the most important war, and without it much of Franklinite culture and history would have not developed. And it potentially could have died off, and not become Terra-Dei.
Siege of Charlemagne, 10 April 2022
Charlemagne, an important settlement which produced crops like potatoes and cabbage for Franklin, was besieged. The palisades were destroyed, the farms wrecked and uprooted. The locals there were able to push them out, but the settlement was abandoned afterwards.
Franklin Skirmish, 15 April 2022
A small unit of Kingsvillian soldiers made their way through the forest and began to attack the home of the King. This resulted in a drawn out skirmish, lasting 2 hours. Things like stones, bludgeons, and fireworks were used to attack. The Kingsvillians ultimately gave up and left, but this incident put fear into every Franklinite citizen.
First Battle of Leonidas, 1 May 2022
Sometime in the early afternoon, a group of Franklinite soldiers attacked the Kingsvillian settlement of Leonidas. The soldiers captured locals, burned down their fields of wheat, and replaced the flag flying over the village with a Franklinite war banner. Some villagers fled while other fought, the ones that fought were quickly overpowered and imprisoned. The villagers that fled hurriedly warned the Emperors of Kingsville of the attack, and they mobilized a large army to retake the village.
Second Battle of Leonidas, 15 May 2022
Early in the morning, a soldier from a watch post at Leonidas ran and warned his comrades of a large Kingsvillian army approaching. There was an approximated 35-38 Kingsvillian soldiers, and only 14 Franklinites to defend the village. For half an hour, the Kingsvillians stood far off, attempting to intimidate the soldiers there. At 9 AM, the Kingsvillians charged at the defenders. This resulted in a miraculous Franklinite victory, the soldiers defending the village successfully routed half of the Kingsvillian army, and captured the rest, using them as hostages.
End of the Wars and Aftermath
Kingsvillian Surrender, 20 May 2022
Being threatened by King Henry, the Emperors of Kingsville surrendered and paid a sum of ten ounces of silver to Franklin. Then the hostages captured at Leonidas were freed and the settlement abandoned by Franklin. However, less than a week after this, Kingsville dissolved, and the village was left completely abandoned.
Expansion of Franklin and the Establishment of the Franklinite Empire, 20 May-15 July 2022
After this, Franklin grew increasingly strong and rich, expanding over three times it's size. The King appointed Governors for new Provinces, thus forming the Empire of Franklin. The Empire of Franklin would survive until late 2022, when it grew dormant and shrunk in size.