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'''The Free Ports of Buite Hemel''' | '''Buite Hemel''', officially known as '''The Free Ports of Buite Hemel''', is an autonomous polity located on the southernmost outskirts of the region of [[Huaxia (Gruppa4)|Huaxia]], sharing a land border with the [[Império (Gruppa4)|Império]] polity of Kozabumi. Uninhabited until the 1800's when it was discovered by Huaxian pirates, Buite Hemel was originally a {{wp|Pirate haven|pirate port}} and later headquarters for many pirate {{wp|Syndicate|syndicates}} who operated in the region. Subsequent immigration of pirates and outlaws from various nations lead to the development of a complex patchwork culture and identity. Following invasion attempts in the 1900's by Imperio powers, the loosely-organized pirate syndicates reformed into a nationalized collective lead by the Warlord Sovereign. | ||
Buite Hemel now acts as an independent polity within the larger sphere of Huaxia, maintaining its sovereignty while coordinating with other Huaxian polities on matters of defence, trade, and culture. | |||
= Etymology = | |||
The origins of the name Buite Hemel can be traced to some of the earliest pirates and mercenaries to immigrate to what is now the Polity of Buite Hemel. Afrikaans-speaking mercenaries named the land ''Buite Hemel'' which translates roughly to "Outside Heaven", in reference to the islands status as a land outside of the traditional authority of Huaxian 'Heaven', the unified political body of the cooperating nations of Huaxia. | |||
= History = | |||
=== Discovery & Early Settlement === | |||
The islands of Buite Hemel, despite their proximity to the Huaxian mainland and the shipping lanes favoured by traders, were not inhabited until an undetermined date in the 1800's when it was discovered by a pirate scouting expedition. The force moored off the islands there and sent parties ashore to some of the larger islands, establishing a small dock facility and settlement at what is now the capital of Omhaya. The shallow, calm waters surrounding the islands and the sub-tropical climate proved to be an ideal harbour for the pirates, and soon the pirate scouting force that had discovered the islands was joined by its mother force, and the archipelago soon grew busy as they settled and developed it as their base of operations. | |||
Soon, the settlement grew more prosperous, enough that allied pirate fleets would come to dock for provisions and trade their spoils. The streets of the free port of Omhaya bustled with activity as pirates, mercenaries, traders, and outlaws of all stripes came and did their business there, with many of them settling there to take advantage of its natural harbour and freedom from authority. | |||
=== Rise of Pirate Syndicates === | |||
It was at this time that the area became dominated by syndicates of pirate fleets, who would use the islands as a home port and staging area to launch raids along the coast and throughout the busy shipping lanes in the region. Through economic and/or defense unions between powerful captains and traders, huge fleets were raised, the majority of whom allied with one another through economic or military means. The large size and supreme might of the fleets proved to be devastating to all they encountered, and soon the syndicates became extremely prosperous. While the competition between the syndicates could become violent on the high seas, all agreed to respect the neutrality of Buite Hemel and it's immediate surrounding waters, and so all could still have it as a safe haven and free port. | |||
As a result, the islands themselves grew in population and developed in popularity and luxury, becoming a place where wealthy pirates and merchants would gather to drink and whore and spend their fortunes. Services industries and farming bloomed, and the islands soon became properly developed. Brick buildings replaced old shanties, cobblestone roads spread across Omhaya, and Red Tortoise Seaport expanded exponentially to cope with the increasing volume of ships and travelers. | |||
With new people and new enterprise came more money, the majority of which inevitably ended up in the pockets of the syndicates through fees, taxes, bribes, and tributes. This capital was used to fund new businesses and expeditions, further cementing the power and influence of the pirate syndicates across the seas from their seat of Buite Hemel. | |||
=== Sovereignty Crisis === | |||
The turn of the 20th century saw the emergence of the first threat to the continued existence of Buite Hemel and the people who found themselves calling it their home. In 1901, a fleet of imperial powers from the South came to put down the pirates that had been reported to operate in the area. Upon finding the thriving settlements there, seeing opportunity, they attempted an amphibious invasion of the islands, attempting to bring it under their domain. | |||
Accustomed to occasional raids from unallied pirates the defenders quickly retaliated, and like the roar of a thunderstorm, hidden gun emplacements and rifle fire erupted from behind every rock and doorway. Within minutes, 96% of the main landing force had been cut down or captured. The fleet severely crippled, it limped away to report the incident to their superiors. | |||
Understanding the potential ramifications of such an event, a council of all pirate lords was called to decide what would be done. It is said that the decision was swift, as the mightiest warlord in the isles simply pounded his fist on the table and declared: "I will be the one to break them upon the rocks. Those who take my orders and fight along side my fleet will be rewarded. Those who fight for the imperials or themselves will be beheaded". With that, an understanding was reached, and the warlord took command of the unified pirate fleet. The newly formed Hemelian Armed Forces dug into the islands, and prepared for the return of the Imperio forces. | |||
In a terribly bloody campaign that lasted 15 months, a combined task force of several imperial nations attempted to invade and seize control of Buite Hemel. Victory was finally achieved in 1903, when the Imperial Capital ship was sunk following a daring infiltration mission. Twice crippled, the Imperial fleet was forced to withdraw all remaining troops over the next few days. | |||
However, many English-speaking Imperio troops elected to stay behind on the islands following the ceasefire. Fearing punishment for their failure and also the grim prospect of their lives back home, many soldiers settled on the island, with the permission of the Warlord Sovereign. All told, over 20000 Imperio troops settled on the islands in the aftermath of the Second Battle of Buite Hemel. | |||
=== Foundation and Constitutionalization === | |||
The temporary command structure that was established in response to the invasion crisis soon became the de-facto leadership in Buite Hemel, now known as The High Command of Buite Hemel. They had formally established The Armed Forces of Buite Hemel prior to the second battle of Buite Hemel, and continued to administer it following the ceasefire. Additionally, the payment issued to soldiers as additional compensation for continued loyalty against imperial bribes (tickets redeemable for high-quality gunpowder, a valuable and essential commodity for outlaws) became the default currency for all inhabitants of the isles. | |||
On April 19, 1904, a year to the date of declaration of the ceasefire, the Hemelian High Command officially decreed the establishment of Buite Hemel as a Nation-State, asserting it's continuing mission to provide a safe haven for all pirates, soldiers, renegades, and outcasts from 'civil' society. It was on this date that the Constitution of Buite Hemel was personally written by the Sovereign Warlord, providing formal structure and understanding to Hemelian law. With an armed forces, currency, and formal government established, Buite Hemel was not only a nation by virtue might, but also took another step towards legal legitimacy as an independent power. | |||
=== Rise of Nationalism === | |||
=== Campaign in Wel Yan === | |||
=== 1989 Economic Boom === | |||
= Geography = | |||
= Government & Politics = | |||
= Economy = | |||
= Demographics = | |||
= Culture = | |||
= See Also = | |||
[[Category:Gruppa4]] | [[Category:Gruppa4]] | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 18 May 2020
The Free Ports of Buite Hemel | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: Black Flags Rise, Victory to the Fleet | |
| Capital and largest city | Omhaya |
| Official languages | Cantonese English Afrikaans |
| Demonym(s) | Buite Hemelian Hemelian |
| Government | Unitary Pirate Syndicacy |
• Warlord Sovereign | Identity Classified |
• Master Marshal | Muramasa Zhao |
| Autonomous Polity of Huaxia | |
• Assertion of Sovereignty | April 19, 1904 |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 12,700,000 |
• 2016 census | 12,401,863 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | 2.4 Trillion Satarii |
• Per capita | 185,000 Satarii |
| HDI (2020) | .74 high |
| Currency | Satarius |
| Date format | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Driving side | left |
| Internet TLD | .bm |
Buite Hemel, officially known as The Free Ports of Buite Hemel, is an autonomous polity located on the southernmost outskirts of the region of Huaxia, sharing a land border with the Império polity of Kozabumi. Uninhabited until the 1800's when it was discovered by Huaxian pirates, Buite Hemel was originally a pirate port and later headquarters for many pirate syndicates who operated in the region. Subsequent immigration of pirates and outlaws from various nations lead to the development of a complex patchwork culture and identity. Following invasion attempts in the 1900's by Imperio powers, the loosely-organized pirate syndicates reformed into a nationalized collective lead by the Warlord Sovereign.
Buite Hemel now acts as an independent polity within the larger sphere of Huaxia, maintaining its sovereignty while coordinating with other Huaxian polities on matters of defence, trade, and culture.
Etymology
The origins of the name Buite Hemel can be traced to some of the earliest pirates and mercenaries to immigrate to what is now the Polity of Buite Hemel. Afrikaans-speaking mercenaries named the land Buite Hemel which translates roughly to "Outside Heaven", in reference to the islands status as a land outside of the traditional authority of Huaxian 'Heaven', the unified political body of the cooperating nations of Huaxia.
History
Discovery & Early Settlement
The islands of Buite Hemel, despite their proximity to the Huaxian mainland and the shipping lanes favoured by traders, were not inhabited until an undetermined date in the 1800's when it was discovered by a pirate scouting expedition. The force moored off the islands there and sent parties ashore to some of the larger islands, establishing a small dock facility and settlement at what is now the capital of Omhaya. The shallow, calm waters surrounding the islands and the sub-tropical climate proved to be an ideal harbour for the pirates, and soon the pirate scouting force that had discovered the islands was joined by its mother force, and the archipelago soon grew busy as they settled and developed it as their base of operations.
Soon, the settlement grew more prosperous, enough that allied pirate fleets would come to dock for provisions and trade their spoils. The streets of the free port of Omhaya bustled with activity as pirates, mercenaries, traders, and outlaws of all stripes came and did their business there, with many of them settling there to take advantage of its natural harbour and freedom from authority.
Rise of Pirate Syndicates
It was at this time that the area became dominated by syndicates of pirate fleets, who would use the islands as a home port and staging area to launch raids along the coast and throughout the busy shipping lanes in the region. Through economic and/or defense unions between powerful captains and traders, huge fleets were raised, the majority of whom allied with one another through economic or military means. The large size and supreme might of the fleets proved to be devastating to all they encountered, and soon the syndicates became extremely prosperous. While the competition between the syndicates could become violent on the high seas, all agreed to respect the neutrality of Buite Hemel and it's immediate surrounding waters, and so all could still have it as a safe haven and free port.
As a result, the islands themselves grew in population and developed in popularity and luxury, becoming a place where wealthy pirates and merchants would gather to drink and whore and spend their fortunes. Services industries and farming bloomed, and the islands soon became properly developed. Brick buildings replaced old shanties, cobblestone roads spread across Omhaya, and Red Tortoise Seaport expanded exponentially to cope with the increasing volume of ships and travelers.
With new people and new enterprise came more money, the majority of which inevitably ended up in the pockets of the syndicates through fees, taxes, bribes, and tributes. This capital was used to fund new businesses and expeditions, further cementing the power and influence of the pirate syndicates across the seas from their seat of Buite Hemel.
Sovereignty Crisis
The turn of the 20th century saw the emergence of the first threat to the continued existence of Buite Hemel and the people who found themselves calling it their home. In 1901, a fleet of imperial powers from the South came to put down the pirates that had been reported to operate in the area. Upon finding the thriving settlements there, seeing opportunity, they attempted an amphibious invasion of the islands, attempting to bring it under their domain.
Accustomed to occasional raids from unallied pirates the defenders quickly retaliated, and like the roar of a thunderstorm, hidden gun emplacements and rifle fire erupted from behind every rock and doorway. Within minutes, 96% of the main landing force had been cut down or captured. The fleet severely crippled, it limped away to report the incident to their superiors.
Understanding the potential ramifications of such an event, a council of all pirate lords was called to decide what would be done. It is said that the decision was swift, as the mightiest warlord in the isles simply pounded his fist on the table and declared: "I will be the one to break them upon the rocks. Those who take my orders and fight along side my fleet will be rewarded. Those who fight for the imperials or themselves will be beheaded". With that, an understanding was reached, and the warlord took command of the unified pirate fleet. The newly formed Hemelian Armed Forces dug into the islands, and prepared for the return of the Imperio forces.
In a terribly bloody campaign that lasted 15 months, a combined task force of several imperial nations attempted to invade and seize control of Buite Hemel. Victory was finally achieved in 1903, when the Imperial Capital ship was sunk following a daring infiltration mission. Twice crippled, the Imperial fleet was forced to withdraw all remaining troops over the next few days.
However, many English-speaking Imperio troops elected to stay behind on the islands following the ceasefire. Fearing punishment for their failure and also the grim prospect of their lives back home, many soldiers settled on the island, with the permission of the Warlord Sovereign. All told, over 20000 Imperio troops settled on the islands in the aftermath of the Second Battle of Buite Hemel.
Foundation and Constitutionalization
The temporary command structure that was established in response to the invasion crisis soon became the de-facto leadership in Buite Hemel, now known as The High Command of Buite Hemel. They had formally established The Armed Forces of Buite Hemel prior to the second battle of Buite Hemel, and continued to administer it following the ceasefire. Additionally, the payment issued to soldiers as additional compensation for continued loyalty against imperial bribes (tickets redeemable for high-quality gunpowder, a valuable and essential commodity for outlaws) became the default currency for all inhabitants of the isles.
On April 19, 1904, a year to the date of declaration of the ceasefire, the Hemelian High Command officially decreed the establishment of Buite Hemel as a Nation-State, asserting it's continuing mission to provide a safe haven for all pirates, soldiers, renegades, and outcasts from 'civil' society. It was on this date that the Constitution of Buite Hemel was personally written by the Sovereign Warlord, providing formal structure and understanding to Hemelian law. With an armed forces, currency, and formal government established, Buite Hemel was not only a nation by virtue might, but also took another step towards legal legitimacy as an independent power.