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'''New Colcha''' ({{wp|German language|Colchan}}: ''Niekolchen''), officially the '''Empire of New Colcha''' is a {{wp|Federal monarchy|federal absolute monarchy}} located in central [[Esermia]]. New Colcha lies between the [[Augustine Channel]] to the south, the [[Prennian Mountains|Prennians]] to the northwest and the [[Kaulitz Marshes]] to the northeast. It shares borders with [[Bronheim]] to the north, [[Colcha]], [[Vadenia]], and [[Bavmark]] to the east, and [[Normanfara]] to the west.
'''New Colcha''' ({{wp|German language|Colchan}}: ''Niekolchen''), officially the '''Empire of New Colcha''' is a {{wp|Federal monarchy|federal absolute monarchy}} located in central [[Esermia]]. New Colcha lies between the [[Augustine Channel]] to the south, the [[Prennian Mountains|Prennians]] to the northwest and the [[Kaulitz Marshes]] to the northeast. It shares borders with [[Bronheim]] to the north, [[Colcha]], [[Vadenia]], and [[Bavmark]] to the east, and [[Normanfara]] to the west.


Formed from the coalition of various Dardenic principalities and microstates in the mid-17th century, [[Empire of Colcha|imperial Colcha]] became a powerful centralized state unified under Darden ethnicity. As the seat of the Doxological faith following the collapse of the Baatenian Empire, Colcha was pivotal in religious and political reforms, and a central power in the [[Blackpowder Wars (Esermia)|Blackpowder Wars]]. Amidst colonial unrest and competition from other Esermian nations during the 18th century Colchan military and religious authority diminished, until reunification and alliance against the [[Tlusevian Empire]] during the [[First Esermian War]]; restoring Colcha's status with favourable gains from the [[Konstanz Treaties]]. With the rise of socialist sentiment within Esermia and eventual fall of [[Bavmark]] in 1923, Colcha adopted hardline anti-socialist policies which resulted in the significant [[Colchan Civil War|civil war]] in 1961 and resulting foundation of New Colcha and the [[Esermian Strategic Treaty]], marking the start of the cold war in Esermia. Following revolts in [[Sicgarous]] and subsequent [[Incorporation of Sicgarous|federation]], and escalating tensions with [[Ostroci]] and [[United Socialist Coalition|UNISOC]], New Colcha in the 21st century continues to be a major military and diplomatic power in Esermia.
Formed from a coalition of Dardenic principalities and microstates in the mid-17th century, [[Empire of Colcha|Imperial Colcha]] rose quickly to become one of the dominant powers of Esermia. Claiming the mantle of successor to the [[Baatenian Empire]],, and a central power in the [[Blackpowder Wars (Esermia)|Blackpowder Wars]]. Amidst colonial unrest and competition from other Esermian nations during the 18th century Colcha declined as a power, denigrated by its rivals as ''the hollow shell'' and the ''Pauper Empire''. This image persisted until Colcha's surprise victory against the [[Tlusevian Empire]] during the [[First Esermian War]]; restoring Colcha's status with favourable gains from the [[Konstanz Treaties]]. With the rise of Socialism within Esermia and the [[Red Wave (Esermia)|Red Wave]] of the 1920s, Colcha adopted a hardline anti-socialist diplomatic stance; forming the [[Anti-Socialist League]] in 1924.  


The current [[Emperor of New Colcha|emperor]] and {{wp|Head of state|head-of-state}} since 2019 is [[Werner V of New Colcha|Werner V]], brother of late [[Leopold III of New Colcha|Leopold III]]. With over 81 million inhabitants, it is the 3rd most populous country in Esermia. The capital city of [[Manstedten]] is a centre for Darden culture, with [[Kleinveld]] located in Sicgarous being the largest city and main industrial centre.
In 1959 Colcha became the last country in Esermia to form a parliament and hold its first election; after substantial public and international pressure. In the resulting 1960 Election, both government sanctioned parties were defeated by the Socialist Party, which had been unofficially banned from the ballots. As the government was sworn into office Parliament was stormed by the military, declaring the election results void and restoring power to the Emperor. This resulted in the [[Colchan Civil War|civil war]] in 1961, lasting until 1968 and resulting in the division of the nation into western New Colcha and eastern Colchan Republic. Following the formation of [[United Socialist Coalition|UNISOC]] that year, and the admittance of the eastern Colchan state; New Colcha became a founding member of the [[Esermian Strategic Treaty]], marking the official start of the Esermian Cold War. Following the looming admittance of [[Sicgarous]] as a fully-fledged member of [[UNISOC]], New Colcha and members of the [[Dardencorps]] led an invasion and occupation of the nation. Since this time relations with [[Ostroci]] and [[United Socialist Coalition|UNISOC]] have remained cold.  


New Colcha maintains a strong economy and large military, and exerts great diplomatic power within both the Darden and greater Esermian spheres. As a historical defender of Doxological tradition and Darden culture New Colcha is home to various heritage sites, and is naturally diverse with forests, plains, alpine mountains and swamp.
The current [[Emperor of New Colcha|emperor]] and {{wp|Head of state|head-of-state}} since 2019 is [[Werner V of New Colcha|Werner V]], brother of late [[Leopold III of New Colcha|Leopold III]]. With over 81 million inhabitants, it is the 3rd most populous country in Esermia. The capital city of [[Manstedten]] is a centre for Darden culture, with [[Badthal]] in Ardeniche province being the largest city and main industrial centre. New Colcha maintains a strong economy and large military, and exerts great diplomatic power within both the Darden and greater Esermian spheres. As a historical defender of Doxological tradition and Darden culture New Colcha is home to various heritage sites, and is naturally diverse with forests, plains, alpine mountains and swamp.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==

Revision as of 09:44, 15 April 2020

Empire of New Colcha
Niekolchen (Colchan)
Nova Colcha (Old Baatenian)
Flag of New Colcha
Flag
Coat of arms of New Colcha
Coat of arms
Location of  New Colcha  (dark green) – in Esermia  (green & dark grey) – in the Esermian Strategic Treaty  (green)
Location of  New Colcha  (dark green)

– in Esermia  (green & dark grey)
– in the Esermian Strategic Treaty  (green)

CapitalManstedten
Largest cityBadthal
Official languagesColchan
Esermian
Old Baatenian (ceremonial)
Demonym(s)Colchan
GovernmentFederal absolute monarchy
• Emperor
Werner V
History
• Imperial declaration
1657
1658-1664
1888–1893
1924
• Civil War
1961
1968
1998
Population
• 2018 census
81,080,928
CurrencyBasilica (β)

New Colcha (Colchan: Niekolchen), officially the Empire of New Colcha is a federal absolute monarchy located in central Esermia. New Colcha lies between the Augustine Channel to the south, the Prennians to the northwest and the Kaulitz Marshes to the northeast. It shares borders with Bronheim to the north, Colcha, Vadenia, and Bavmark to the east, and Normanfara to the west.

Formed from a coalition of Dardenic principalities and microstates in the mid-17th century, Imperial Colcha rose quickly to become one of the dominant powers of Esermia. Claiming the mantle of successor to the Baatenian Empire,, and a central power in the Blackpowder Wars. Amidst colonial unrest and competition from other Esermian nations during the 18th century Colcha declined as a power, denigrated by its rivals as the hollow shell and the Pauper Empire. This image persisted until Colcha's surprise victory against the Tlusevian Empire during the First Esermian War; restoring Colcha's status with favourable gains from the Konstanz Treaties. With the rise of Socialism within Esermia and the Red Wave of the 1920s, Colcha adopted a hardline anti-socialist diplomatic stance; forming the Anti-Socialist League in 1924.

In 1959 Colcha became the last country in Esermia to form a parliament and hold its first election; after substantial public and international pressure. In the resulting 1960 Election, both government sanctioned parties were defeated by the Socialist Party, which had been unofficially banned from the ballots. As the government was sworn into office Parliament was stormed by the military, declaring the election results void and restoring power to the Emperor. This resulted in the civil war in 1961, lasting until 1968 and resulting in the division of the nation into western New Colcha and eastern Colchan Republic. Following the formation of UNISOC that year, and the admittance of the eastern Colchan state; New Colcha became a founding member of the Esermian Strategic Treaty, marking the official start of the Esermian Cold War. Following the looming admittance of Sicgarous as a fully-fledged member of UNISOC, New Colcha and members of the Dardencorps led an invasion and occupation of the nation. Since this time relations with Ostroci and UNISOC have remained cold.

The current emperor and head-of-state since 2019 is Werner V, brother of late Leopold III. With over 81 million inhabitants, it is the 3rd most populous country in Esermia. The capital city of Manstedten is a centre for Darden culture, with Badthal in Ardeniche province being the largest city and main industrial centre. New Colcha maintains a strong economy and large military, and exerts great diplomatic power within both the Darden and greater Esermian spheres. As a historical defender of Doxological tradition and Darden culture New Colcha is home to various heritage sites, and is naturally diverse with forests, plains, alpine mountains and swamp.

Etymology

History

Geography

Military

Politics

Economy

Culture