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The '''Colony of Owaya''' is an overseas territory of [[Vionna-Frankenlisch]], administrated as a Colony of the [[Frankenlischian Empire]]. Located in northern [[Wishtonia]], Owaya consists of three main islands and several smaller ones. Founded in 1645 by [[Sir Cecil Walshingham]], the colony was Frankenlisch's first posession in the region of Wishtonia and has since grown to be a major Imperial stronghold in the area.
The '''Colony of Owaya''' is an overseas territory of [[Vionna-Frankenlisch]], administrated as a Colony of the [[Frankenlischian Empire]]. Located in northern [[Wishtonia]], Owaya consists of three main islands and several smaller ones. Founded in 1645 by [[Sir Cecil Walshingham]], the colony was Frankenlisch's first posession in the region of Wishtonia and has since grown to be a major Imperial stronghold in the area. As an Imperial colony, Owaya has significant internal self-governance but it is administrated under the supervision of a [[Governor-General of Owaya|Governor-General]] and Vionna-Frankenlisch takes responsibility for its defence and foreign affairs. Owaya's capital and largest settlement is [[Port Walshingham]], located on the south coast of [[Owaya Major]] (the largest island of the archipelago).


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Early indigenous names for the archipelago are not known. Prior to Frankenlischian colonisation in 1645, Owaya had no written texts and the loss of significant portions of the native languages means that there is little evidence pointing towards any single name being used by the indigenous tribes for the archipelago. A study by the [[Colonial Institute of Gestoria]] in 2014 suggested that a common moniker for the archipelago was 'Wayanlar', apparently coined around the 14th century by the Yrino tribe of modern-day Kitiney, the Institue's report was criticised, however, for lack of significant evidence and has widely been disregarded.
Frankenlischian colonists named the archipelago Owaya after the [[Owaji fruit]], the most common produce of the island at the time of its colonisation and still an important aspect of Owayan cuisine. Port Walshingham was named after Sir Cecil Walshingham and the islands of Kitiney and Wishynys were named after the captains of two of Walshingham's three ships: [[Alexander Kitiney]] and [[Douglas Wishynys]].


==History==
==History==
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* [[No. 5 Squadron IAS|5. (Attack) Squadron]], [[IAS Strike Command|Strike Command]]
* [[No. 3 Squadron INAA|3. Squadron]], [[Imperial Navy Air Arm]]
* [[No. 23 Squadron INAA|23. Squadron]], [[Imperial Navy Air Arm]]
* Owaya Company, [[Colonial IAS Regiment]]
* Owaya Company, [[Colonial IAS Regiment]]
| [[Rukinburgh, Owaya|Rukinburgh]], Kitiney
| [[Rukinburgh, Owaya|Rukinburgh]], Kitiney

Latest revision as of 18:20, 3 December 2023

Colony of Owaya
Flag of Owaya
Flag
Anthem: God Save the King
Northern Wishtonia.JPG
StatusColony of the Frankenlischian Empire
LocationOwaya is located in northern Wishtonia
CapitalPort Walshingham
Official languagesCommon Language (English)
Demonym(s)Owayan
GovernmentColonial Administration
• King and Imperator
James I
The Earl of Amin
Tupo Miria
LegislatureColonial Assembly
Colony of Vionna-Frankenlisch
• Founded
15th March 1645
Population
• 2020 estimate
4,919,000
CurrencyLucan (L) (LCN)
Date formatdd-mm-yyyy (AD)
Driving sideleft

The Colony of Owaya is an overseas territory of Vionna-Frankenlisch, administrated as a Colony of the Frankenlischian Empire. Located in northern Wishtonia, Owaya consists of three main islands and several smaller ones. Founded in 1645 by Sir Cecil Walshingham, the colony was Frankenlisch's first posession in the region of Wishtonia and has since grown to be a major Imperial stronghold in the area. As an Imperial colony, Owaya has significant internal self-governance but it is administrated under the supervision of a Governor-General and Vionna-Frankenlisch takes responsibility for its defence and foreign affairs. Owaya's capital and largest settlement is Port Walshingham, located on the south coast of Owaya Major (the largest island of the archipelago).

Etymology

Early indigenous names for the archipelago are not known. Prior to Frankenlischian colonisation in 1645, Owaya had no written texts and the loss of significant portions of the native languages means that there is little evidence pointing towards any single name being used by the indigenous tribes for the archipelago. A study by the Colonial Institute of Gestoria in 2014 suggested that a common moniker for the archipelago was 'Wayanlar', apparently coined around the 14th century by the Yrino tribe of modern-day Kitiney, the Institue's report was criticised, however, for lack of significant evidence and has widely been disregarded.

Frankenlischian colonists named the archipelago Owaya after the Owaji fruit, the most common produce of the island at the time of its colonisation and still an important aspect of Owayan cuisine. Port Walshingham was named after Sir Cecil Walshingham and the islands of Kitiney and Wishynys were named after the captains of two of Walshingham's three ships: Alexander Kitiney and Douglas Wishynys.

History

Government

Military

Main Articles: Imperial Garrison of Owaya, Owaya Defence Force, Owaya Division, Imperial Navy

An important military stronghold in northern Wishtonia, Owaya is home to a significant Imperial garrison alongside semi-professional local forces. Military forces on Owaya come under the general command of the Governor-General. The de-facto commander of Imperial forces on the ground is Brigadier General the Marchioness of Wakefield, commander of the 29th (Colonial Service) Rifle Brigade, based at Wishynys JFB.

Military Stations

There are four main military stations in Owaya, spread across the three main islands. A detailed review is below.

Station Location Commander(s) Units Closest Settlement
King Edric Bay Naval Base King Edric Bay
Northern Wishynys
Commodore Korao St-John
Colonel Charles de Robinet
Oswaldstown, Wishynys
Kitiney AFB Northern Kitiney Brigadier Amy Hunter
Captain Elliot Saunders
Rukinburgh, Kitiney
Fort Hilton King Edric Bay
Southern Owaya Major
Brigadier General Kerenga McEllen Port Walshingham, Owaya Major
Wishynys Joint Forces Base Southern Wishynys Colonel Lord Roter
Commodore Sir Desmond Marcelle
Oswaldstown, Wishynys

Imperial Garrison

Owaya Defence Force

Economy

Culture and Demographics

Geography and Environment