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The '''Mascyllary colonial empire''' ({{wp|German language|Hesurian}}: ''Maskillisches Kolonialreich'' {{wp|Help:IPA/Standard German|[ˈmaski:lɪʃəs ˈko:lo:ni:a:lʁaɪ̯ç]}}), also called the '''''Maskillisches Weltreich''''' (<small>pronounced:</small> {{wp|Help:IPA/Standard German|[ˈvɛltʁaɪ̯ç]}}) or '''Mascyllary ''Reich''''', constituted the overseas {{wp|crown colony|colonies}}, territories, {{wp|protectorate|protectorates}} and later {{wp|mandate|mandates}} under the rule of the [[Mascyllary Kingdom]] and [[Mascylla|Crowned Republic of Mascylla]] from 1793 onward. While attempts had been made by individual Mascyllary states in the centuries prior, and an expansive {{wp|colonial empire}} had been established by the [[Kingdom of Aldia]] in the 17th century, a distinction is generally made between these empires and that of the Mascyllary empire, given its exceeding size and amount of political and economic effort behind it.


The '''Mascyllary colonial empire''' ({{wp|German language|Hesurian}}: ''Maskillisches Kolonialreich''), also called the '''''Maskillisches Weltreich''''' or '''Mascyllary ''Reich''''', constituted the overseas {{wp|crown colony|colonies}}, territories, {{wp|protectorate|protectorates}} and later {{wp|mandate|mandates}} under the rule of the [[Mascyllary Kingdom]] and [[Mascylla|Crowned Republic of Mascylla]] from 1793 onward. While attempts had been made by individual Mascyllary states in the centuries prior, and an expansive {{wp|colonial empire}} had been established by the [[Kingdom of Aldia]] in the 17th century, a distinction is generally made between these empires and that of the Mascyllary empire, given its exceeding size and amount of political and economic effort behind it. A race for the yet unclaimed and uncontrolled territories of [[Caphtora]] and [[Pamira]] distributed by the [[Conference of Aniarro]], and the dissolution of the [[First Cuthish Empire]] and its colonial holdings enabled Mascylla to grow into the second largest colonial empire in history and rise as a {{wp|great power|global power}}. At its territorial peak in 1917, the Mascyllary empire and its mandates comprised more than 74 million inhabitants and X km<sup>2</sup> (X sq mi).
A race for the yet unclaimed and uncontrolled territories of [[Caphtora]] and [[Pamira]] distributed by the [[Conference of Aniarro]], and the dissolution of the [[First Cuthish Empire]] and its colonial holdings enabled Mascylla to grow into the second largest colonial empire in history and rise as a {{wp|great power|global power}}. At its territorial peak in 1917, the Mascyllary empire and its mandates comprised more than 74 million inhabitants and X km<sup>2</sup> (X sq mi).


Following [[War of the Five Kings|Mascylla's unification]], the ''de facto'' successor state to the Kingdom of Aldia inherited its colonial empire in 1793, greatly bolstering international prestige and economic importance at first. Raw materials from the colonies were diverted to the metropole in exchange for manufactured items, keeping Mascylla's economic growth high while stimulating economic integrity with the colonies in order to tighten political unity within the empire. However, numerous politicians, led by [[Prime Minister of Mascylla|Wilhelm von Stenreck]], opposed Mascyllary {{wp|colonialism}} and favored milder policies in fear of Mascyllary security and ultimately unity at risk. Imperalist elements under [[Monarchy of Mascylla|Lukas II]] emerged victorious and masterminded a rapid expansion of the [[Reichswehr (Mascylla)|Mascyllary military]] and colonial economy, inadvertedly coming into conflict with the Cuthish Empire.
Following [[War of the Five Kings|Mascylla's unification]], the ''{{wp|de facto}}'' successor state to the Kingdom of Aldia inherited its colonial empire in 1793, greatly bolstering international prestige and economic importance at first. Raw materials from the colonies were diverted to the metropole in exchange for manufactured items, keeping Mascylla's economic growth high while stimulating economic integrity with the colonies in order to tighten political unity within the empire. However, numerous politicians, led by [[Prime Minister of Mascylla#List of Prime Ministers (1793–present)|Wilhelm Fürst von Stenreck]], opposed Mascyllary {{wp|colonialism}} and favored milder policies in fear of Mascyllary security and ultimately unity at risk. Imperalist ambitions under [[Monarchy of Mascylla|Lucas II]] emerged victorious and masterminded a rapid expansion of the [[Reichswehr (Mascylla)|Mascyllary military]] and colonial economy, inadvertedly coming into conflict with the resurgent [[Second Cuthish Empire]].


After the recovery from the [[Second Cutho-Mascyllary War]] (1839-41), Mascylla continued to grow economically thanks to the {{wp|Industrial Revolution}} and accompanying explosive urban growth, and seeking political allies in namely [[Albeinland]] and [[Lavaria]]. Continued expansion in overseas also covered vast {{wp|trade port|trade ports}}, crown colonies and dependancies throughout the world; however, most of Mascylla's power is chiefly derived from its exertion of prowess not only over its colonies, but also much of the world's trade that gave it {{wp|informal empire|control over economies}} in Pamira. Furthermore, the creation of ''Schutzmandate'' ('protection mandate') in sovereign states gave it political influence and thus an extension of Mascylla's unofficial {{wp|sphere of influence|spheres of influence}}.
After the recovery from the [[Alhstead Wars]] (1832–41), Mascylla continued to grow economically thanks to the {{wp|Second Industrial Revolution}} and accompanying explosive urban growth, and competed with [[Lavish Empire|Lavaria]] for much of the 19th century. Continued expansion in overseas also covered vast {{wp|trade port|trade ports}}, crown colonies and dependancies throughout the world; however, most of Mascylla's power is chiefly derived from its exertion of prowess not only over its colonies, but also much of the world's trade that gave it {{wp|informal empire|control over economies}} in Pamira. Furthermore, the creation of ''Schutzmandate'' ('protection mandates') in sovereign states gave it political influence and thus an extension of Mascylla's unofficial {{wp|sphere of influence|spheres of influence}}. The empire was also federalized with the establishment of the [[Federated Melasian States]] as a Dominion (''Herrschaft'') in 1904.


By the start of the 20th century, [[Second Cuthish Empire|Cuthland]] and [[Dulebian Empire|Dulebia]] openly competed with Mascylla's economic and colonial lead, further antagonizing and fueling the rivalry among Berea's major powers until it escalated into the [[Great War (Aurorum)|Great War]] in 1910. Although the war turned out successful for the [[Armala Coalition]] and ultimately Mascylla, it imposed enourmous strain on the empire's political capacity and economic and military resources, despite attempts to curb its stagnation through {{wp|war reparations}} and the confiscation of [[Cuthish colonial empire|Cuthland's colonial empire]] as [[Assembly of Nations|Assembly of Nations mandates]] under Mascyllary supervision. While it had risen even more as a global power and at its largest territorial extent, Mascylla struggled to maintain its situation as one of the world's pre-eminent powers, while an {{wp|economic boom}} eased tensions at first. The [[Melasian Crisis]] was a turning point of the empire, since despite Mascylla and Cuthland participating in peace negotiations and a stalemate, it was forced to grant [[Melasia]] independence, helping to accelerate the decline of the empire. With Mascyllary prestige damaged and a shift in favor of {{wp|decolonization}} by the [[Assembly of Nations]] in the 1950s, Mascylla recognized its need to disband its empire to sustainably secure its future position as a political and economic power, and opted to release its colonies voluntarily. The independence of X in 1994 and the confirmation of the AN in 1995 marked the official end of the empire. X colonial overseas territories still remain under Mascyllary sovereignty, and the empire's {{wp|German language|linguistic}} and {{wp|German cultur|cultural}} legacy is undisputable.
By the start of the 20th century, Cuthland and [[Dulebian Empire|Tsarist Dulebia]] openly competed with Mascylla's economic and colonial lead, further antagonizing and fueling the rivalry among Berea's major powers until it escalated into the [[Great War (Aurorum)|Great War]] in 1911. Although the war was ultimately won by the [[Armala Coalition]] and therefore Mascylla, it imposed enourmous strain on the empire's political capacity and economic and military resources, despite attempts to curb its stagnation through {{wp|war reparations}} and the confiscation of [[Cuthish colonial empire|Cuthland's colonial empire]] as [[Assembly of Nations|Assembly of Nations mandates]] under Mascyllary supervision. While it had risen even more as a global power and at the apex of its territorial size, Mascylla struggled to maintain its forward position as one of the world's pre-eminent powers.
 
The [[Fleicher Accord]] and [[Melasian Crisis]] were turning points of the empire, since despite Mascylla and Cuthland participating in peace negotiations and a stalemate, it was forced to grant [[Melasia]] independence, helping to accelerate the decline of the empire. With Mascyllary prestige damaged and a shift in favor of {{wp|decolonization}} by the [[Assembly of Nations]] in the 1950s, Mascylla recognized its need to disband its empire to sustainably secure its future position as a political and economic power, and opted to release its colonies voluntarily. The independence of X in 1994 and the confirmation of the AN in 1995 marked the official end of the empire. X colonial overseas territories still remain under Mascyllary sovereignty, and the empire's {{wp|German language|linguistic}} and {{wp|German cultur|cultural}} legacy is undisputable.


==History==
==History==
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| [[File:Flag of the Mascyllary Jewel Coast.png|100px]] || Jewel Coast<br>''Maskillisch-Edelsteinküste'' || 1846–1958 || Crown Colony, achieved independence as [[X]] in 1958.
| [[File:Flag of the Mascyllary Jewel Coast.png|100px]] || Jewel Coast<br>''Maskillisch-Edelsteinküste'' || 1846–1958 || Crown Colony, achieved independence as [[X]] in 1958.
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| || Pangakumland<br>''Maskillisch-Pang-Akumland'' || 1829–1890, 1890–1903 || Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890 and as a province in 1903.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Pangakumland.png|100px]] || Pangakumland<br>''Maskillisch-Pang-Akumland'' || 1829–1890, 1890–1903 || Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890 and as a province in 1903.
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| || Badresar<br>''Maskillisch-Badresar'' || 1817–1890, 1890–1903 || Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890 and as a province in 1903.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Badresar.png|100px]] || Badresar<br>''Maskillisch-Badresar'' || 1817–1890, 1890–1903 || Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890 and as a province in 1903.
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| || Cunucaland<br>''Maskillisch-Kunukaland'' || 1903–1930 || Crown Colony, reorganized into the Dominion of Cunucca in 1930.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Cunucaland.png|100px]] || Cunucaland<br>''Maskillisch-Kunukaland'' || 1903–1924 || Crown Colony, reorganized into the Dominion of Cunucca in 1924.
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| || Kinh No<br>''Maskillisch-Kintou'' || 1866–1979 || Crown Colony, ceded to [[Kenlong]] in 1979 through plebiscite.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Kinh No.png|100px]] || Kinh No<br>''Maskillisch-Kintou'' || 1866–1979 || Crown Colony, ceded to [[Kenlong]] in 1979 through plebiscite.
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| || Diajiao<br>''Maskillisch-Dientsitau'' || 1830–1951 || Crown Colony, ceded to [[X]] in 1951 through the Mascyllary-X Partnership Declaration.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Diajiao.png|100px]] || Diajiao<br>''Maskillisch-Dientsitau'' || 1830–1951 || Crown Colony, ceded to [[X]] in 1951 through the Mascyllary-X Partnership Declaration.
|-
| [[File:Mascyllary Akawhk colonial flag.png|100px]] || [[Akawhk]]<br>''Maskillisch-Akohk'' || 1800–1996 || Crown Colony, re-organized into the overseas territory [[Akawhk|Commonwealth of Akawhk]] in 1996.
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| [[File:Mascyllary Melasia Civil Ensign (1800s - 1903).png|100px]] || [[Mascyllary Melasia|Melasian Empire (Melasia)]]<br>''Melasisches Reich (Maskillisch-Melasien)'' || 1823–1904 || Crown Colony, separate realm under Mascyllary crown rule over the Melasian feudal states and provinces of Mascyllary Melasia, reorganized into the [[Federated Melasian States]] as a Dominion in 1904.
| [[File:Mascyllary Melasia Civil Ensign (1800s - 1903).png|100px]] || [[Mascyllary Melasia|Melasian Empire (Melasia)]]<br>''Melasisches Reich (Maskillisch-Melasien)'' || 1823–1904 || Crown Colony, separate realm under Mascyllary crown rule over the Melasian feudal states and provinces of Mascyllary Melasia, reorganized into the [[Federated Melasian States]] as a Dominion in 1904.
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| [[File:Melasian_Federation_(1903-1919).png|100px]] || [[Federated Melasian States]]<br>''Föderierte Melasische Staaten'' || 1904–1929 || Dominion with Mascyllary monarch as shared head of state, achieved independence as the [[Republic of Melasia]] in 1929.
| [[File:Melasian_Federation_(1903-1919).png|100px]] || [[Federated Melasian States]]<br>''Föderierte Melasische Staaten'' || 1904–1929 || Dominion with Mascyllary monarch as shared head of state, achieved independence as the [[Republic of Melasia]] in 1929.
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| [[File:Dominion of Cunucca flag.png|100px]] || Commonwealth of Cunucca<br>''Gemeinstaat Kunukien'' || 1930–1966 || Dominion with Mascyllary monarch as shared head of state, negotiated unification with [[Cunucca]] in 1966.
| [[File:Dominion of Cunucca flag.png|100px]] || Commonwealth of Cunucca<br>''Gemeinstaat Kunukien'' || 1924–1966 || Dominion with Mascyllary monarch as shared head of state, negotiated unification with [[Cunucca]] in 1966.
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| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Chunochuye.png|100px]] || Cunochuye<br>''Maskillisch-Kunotschuien (Hinterkunukien)'' || 1872–1904, 1943–1956 || Protectorate, incorporated as a province of the Federated Melasian States in 1904, reorganized as a Protectorate in 1943 after the [[Melasian Crisis]], achieved independence as [[X]] in 1956.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Chunochuye.png|100px]] || Cunochuye<br>''Maskillisch-Kunotschuien (Hinterkunukien)'' || 1872–1904, 1943–1956 || Protectorate, incorporated as a province of the Federated Melasian States in 1904, reorganized as a Protectorate in 1943 after the [[Melasian Crisis]], achieved independence as [[X]] in 1956.
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| || Tanjiong<br>''Maskillisch-Tanschong'' || 1867–1963 || Protectorate, annexed by [[X]] in 1963 through plebiscite.
| [[File:Flag of Mascyllary Tanjiong.png|100px]] || Tanjiong<br>''Maskillisch-Tanschong'' || 1867–1963 || Protectorate, annexed by [[X]] in 1963 through plebiscite.
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| || Western Pannaland (Bight States)<br>''Maskillisch-West-Pannaland (Buchtenstaaten)'' || 1839–1890, 1901–1954 || Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890, divided from Cunucaland as a Protectorate in 1901, achieved independence as [[X]] in 1954.
| [[File:Flag of the Mascyllary Bight States.png|100px]] || Western Pannaland (Bight States)<br>''Maskillisch-West-Pannaland (Buchtenstaaten)'' || 1839–1890, 1901–1954 || Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890, divided from Cunucaland as a Protectorate in 1901, achieved independence as [[X]] in 1954.
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===Mandates===
===Mandates===
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! Flag !! Name of territory !! Date !! Status and notes
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| || Mandatory Pandalam<br>''Mandatspandalam (Maskillisch-Pandalam)'' || 1917–1940 || Former [[Second Cuthish Empire|Cuthish]] colony, Mandate of the [[Assembly of Nations]] after the [[Treaty of Lehpold]] in 1917, annexed by [[Cunucca]] in 1940.
| [[File:Flag of Mandatory Pandalam.png|100px]] || Mandatory Pandalam<br>''Mandatspandalam (Maskillisch-Pandalam)'' || 1917–1940 || Former [[Second Cuthish Empire|Cuthish]] colony, Mandate of the [[Assembly of Nations]] after the [[Treaty of Lehpold]] in 1917, annexed by the Commonwealth of Cunucca in 1940.
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| || Mandatory Kenlong<br>''Mandatskenlong (Mandat für das Königreich Kenlong)'' || 1917–1928 || Former belligerent state of the [[Great War (Aurorum)|Great War]], Mandate of the [[Assembly of Nations]] after the [[Treaty of Lehpold]] in 1917, achieved independence as the [[Kingdom of Kenlong]] in 1928.
| [[File:Flag of Mandatory Kenlong.png|100px]] || Mandatory Kenlong<br>''Mandatskenlong (Mandat für das Königreich Kenlong)'' || 1917–1927 || Former belligerent state of the [[Great War (Aurorum)|Great War]], Mandate of the [[Assembly of Nations]] after the [[Treaty of Lehpold]] in 1917, achieved independence as the [[Kingdom of Kenlong]] in 1927.
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| || Mandate for the Transappiric<br>''Mandat für Transappirien (Maskillisch-Transappirien)'' || 1917–1935 || Former tributary of the [[Chaghanid Empire]], Mandate of the [[Assembly of Nations]] after the [[Treaty of Lehpold]] in 1917, achieved independence as [[X]] in 1935.
| || Mandate for the Transappiric<br>''Mandat für Transappirien (Maskillisch-Transappirien)'' || 1917–1935 || Former tributary of the [[Chaghanid Empire]], Mandate of the [[Assembly of Nations]] after the [[Treaty of Lehpold]] in 1917, achieved independence as [[X]] in 1935.
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==Legacy==
==Legacy==


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Latest revision as of 20:24, 16 January 2023

Mascyllary Empire
Maskillisches Kolonialreich
1793–1994
Flag of
New flag of Mascylla.png
Left: Colonial standard of the Mascyllary Kingdom (1793–1923)
Right: Flag of the Crowned Republic of Mascylla (1924–)
Mascyllary Empire by 1917 (09.2021).png
The Mascyllary colonial empire at its territorial peak 1917:
  Mascylla and its colonies
  Protectorates and mandates of Mascylla
after the Treaty of Lehpold
StatusColonial empire
CapitalLancaide (1793–94)
Königsreh (1794–1923)
Augusthal (unofficially, 1793–1830)
Common languagesHesurian (official)
Religion
Semitarism
GovernmentFederal absolute monarchy (1793–1847)
Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy (1847–)
King 
• 1793–1827 (first)
Lucas I
• 1976–2005 (last)
Lucas III
Prime Minister 
• 1793–1835 (first)
Wilhelm Fürst von Stenreck
• 1989–2000 (last)
Michael Meilke
History 
18 May 1793
• Independence of X
2 October 1994
Population
• 1800
21,500,000
• 1920
74,680,000
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The Mascyllary colonial empire (Hesurian: Maskillisches Kolonialreich [ˈmaski:lɪʃəs ˈko:lo:ni:a:lʁaɪ̯ç]), also called the Maskillisches Weltreich (pronounced: [ˈvɛltʁaɪ̯ç]) or Mascyllary Reich, constituted the overseas colonies, territories, protectorates and later mandates under the rule of the Mascyllary Kingdom and Crowned Republic of Mascylla from 1793 onward. While attempts had been made by individual Mascyllary states in the centuries prior, and an expansive colonial empire had been established by the Kingdom of Aldia in the 17th century, a distinction is generally made between these empires and that of the Mascyllary empire, given its exceeding size and amount of political and economic effort behind it.

A race for the yet unclaimed and uncontrolled territories of Caphtora and Pamira distributed by the Conference of Aniarro, and the dissolution of the First Cuthish Empire and its colonial holdings enabled Mascylla to grow into the second largest colonial empire in history and rise as a global power. At its territorial peak in 1917, the Mascyllary empire and its mandates comprised more than 74 million inhabitants and X km2 (X sq mi).

Following Mascylla's unification, the de facto successor state to the Kingdom of Aldia inherited its colonial empire in 1793, greatly bolstering international prestige and economic importance at first. Raw materials from the colonies were diverted to the metropole in exchange for manufactured items, keeping Mascylla's economic growth high while stimulating economic integrity with the colonies in order to tighten political unity within the empire. However, numerous politicians, led by Wilhelm Fürst von Stenreck, opposed Mascyllary colonialism and favored milder policies in fear of Mascyllary security and ultimately unity at risk. Imperalist ambitions under Lucas II emerged victorious and masterminded a rapid expansion of the Mascyllary military and colonial economy, inadvertedly coming into conflict with the resurgent Second Cuthish Empire.

After the recovery from the Alhstead Wars (1832–41), Mascylla continued to grow economically thanks to the Second Industrial Revolution and accompanying explosive urban growth, and competed with Lavaria for much of the 19th century. Continued expansion in overseas also covered vast trade ports, crown colonies and dependancies throughout the world; however, most of Mascylla's power is chiefly derived from its exertion of prowess not only over its colonies, but also much of the world's trade that gave it control over economies in Pamira. Furthermore, the creation of Schutzmandate ('protection mandates') in sovereign states gave it political influence and thus an extension of Mascylla's unofficial spheres of influence. The empire was also federalized with the establishment of the Federated Melasian States as a Dominion (Herrschaft) in 1904.

By the start of the 20th century, Cuthland and Tsarist Dulebia openly competed with Mascylla's economic and colonial lead, further antagonizing and fueling the rivalry among Berea's major powers until it escalated into the Great War in 1911. Although the war was ultimately won by the Armala Coalition and therefore Mascylla, it imposed enourmous strain on the empire's political capacity and economic and military resources, despite attempts to curb its stagnation through war reparations and the confiscation of Cuthland's colonial empire as Assembly of Nations mandates under Mascyllary supervision. While it had risen even more as a global power and at the apex of its territorial size, Mascylla struggled to maintain its forward position as one of the world's pre-eminent powers.

The Fleicher Accord and Melasian Crisis were turning points of the empire, since despite Mascylla and Cuthland participating in peace negotiations and a stalemate, it was forced to grant Melasia independence, helping to accelerate the decline of the empire. With Mascyllary prestige damaged and a shift in favor of decolonization by the Assembly of Nations in the 1950s, Mascylla recognized its need to disband its empire to sustainably secure its future position as a political and economic power, and opted to release its colonies voluntarily. The independence of X in 1994 and the confirmation of the AN in 1995 marked the official end of the empire. X colonial overseas territories still remain under Mascyllary sovereignty, and the empire's linguistic and cultural legacy is undisputable.

History

Rise of the empire

Exploration of Mavronesia

War with the Second Cuthish Empire

Berean power

Great War and interwar period

Melasian Crisis and aftermath

Decolonisation and decline

Governance

Colonies

Ensign Name of territory Date Status and notes
Flag of the Mascyllary Jewel Coast.png Jewel Coast
Maskillisch-Edelsteinküste		 1846–1958 Crown Colony, achieved independence as X in 1958.
Flag of Mascyllary Pangakumland.png Pangakumland
Maskillisch-Pang-Akumland		 1829–1890, 1890–1903 Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890 and as a province in 1903.
Flag of Mascyllary Badresar.png Badresar
Maskillisch-Badresar		 1817–1890, 1890–1903 Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890 and as a province in 1903.
Flag of Mascyllary Cunucaland.png Cunucaland
Maskillisch-Kunukaland		 1903–1924 Crown Colony, reorganized into the Dominion of Cunucca in 1924.
Flag of Mascyllary Kinh No.png Kinh No
Maskillisch-Kintou		 1866–1979 Crown Colony, ceded to Kenlong in 1979 through plebiscite.
Flag of Mascyllary Diajiao.png Diajiao
Maskillisch-Dientsitau		 1830–1951 Crown Colony, ceded to X in 1951 through the Mascyllary-X Partnership Declaration.
Mascyllary Akawhk colonial flag.png Akawhk
Maskillisch-Akohk		 1800–1996 Crown Colony, re-organized into the overseas territory Commonwealth of Akawhk in 1996.
Mascyllary Melasia Civil Ensign (1800s - 1903).png Melasian Empire (Melasia)
Melasisches Reich (Maskillisch-Melasien)		 1823–1904 Crown Colony, separate realm under Mascyllary crown rule over the Melasian feudal states and provinces of Mascyllary Melasia, reorganized into the Federated Melasian States as a Dominion in 1904.

Dominions

Flag Name of territory Date Status and notes
Melasian Federation (1903-1919).png Federated Melasian States
Föderierte Melasische Staaten		 1904–1929 Dominion with Mascyllary monarch as shared head of state, achieved independence as the Republic of Melasia in 1929.
Dominion of Cunucca flag.png Commonwealth of Cunucca
Gemeinstaat Kunukien		 1924–1966 Dominion with Mascyllary monarch as shared head of state, negotiated unification with Cunucca in 1966.

Protectorates

Ensign Name of territory Date Status and notes
Flag of Mascyllary Chunochuye.png Cunochuye
Maskillisch-Kunotschuien (Hinterkunukien)		 1872–1904, 1943–1956 Protectorate, incorporated as a province of the Federated Melasian States in 1904, reorganized as a Protectorate in 1943 after the Melasian Crisis, achieved independence as X in 1956.
Flag of Mascyllary Tanjiong.png Tanjiong
Maskillisch-Tanschong		 1867–1963 Protectorate, annexed by X in 1963 through plebiscite.
Flag of the Mascyllary Bight States.png Western Pannaland (Bight States)
Maskillisch-West-Pannaland (Buchtenstaaten)		 1839–1890, 1901–1954 Crown Colony, incorporated as a protectorate of Cunucaland in 1890, divided from Cunucaland as a Protectorate in 1901, achieved independence as X in 1954.

Mandates

Flag Name of territory Date Status and notes
Flag of Mandatory Pandalam.png Mandatory Pandalam
Mandatspandalam (Maskillisch-Pandalam)		 1917–1940 Former Cuthish colony, Mandate of the Assembly of Nations after the Treaty of Lehpold in 1917, annexed by the Commonwealth of Cunucca in 1940.
Flag of Mandatory Kenlong.png Mandatory Kenlong
Mandatskenlong (Mandat für das Königreich Kenlong)		 1917–1927 Former belligerent state of the Great War, Mandate of the Assembly of Nations after the Treaty of Lehpold in 1917, achieved independence as the Kingdom of Kenlong in 1927.
Mandate for the Transappiric
Mandat für Transappirien (Maskillisch-Transappirien)		 1917–1935 Former tributary of the Chaghanid Empire, Mandate of the Assembly of Nations after the Treaty of Lehpold in 1917, achieved independence as X in 1935.
Mandate for Northern Alvinia
Mandat für Nordalwinien (Maskillisch-Nordalwinien)		 1917–1933 Former Cuthish colonies, Mandate of the Assembly of Nations after the Treaty of Lehpold in 1917, achieved independence as X in 1933.

Legacy

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