Scitarian Commonwealth
Scitarian Commonwealth | |
|---|---|
| 1715–1875 | |
 Flag | |
| Motto: Freed and True | |
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| Capital | Slocova |
| Common languages | Early Syaran |
| Religion | Zobethos |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
| History | |
| 1715 | |
| 1875 | |
| Population | |
• 1750 | 5,400,000 |
• 1875 | 16,000,000 |
| Currency | Dinar |
The Scitarian Commonwealth was a republic that arose in western Syara following the Rioni War of Independence.
Having formed their own separate identity during the latter centuries of the Makedonian Empire, the Scitarian nation asserted itself as a separate political body following the collapse of the Rioni Union in 1715. Unlike neighboring Makedon and Galania, which returned to their traditional monarchist forms of government, the Scitatrians largely adopted republican and liberal systems of government, forming the Scitarian Commonwealth. Much of the Commonwealth's republican policies, such as the Scitarian Senate, the office of the Presidency, and democratic elections would form the basis for the political systems of the Republic of Syara.
Much of Scitaria's economy was built on maritime matters, including fishing, shipbuilding, and trading. Unlike either the Galanians or Makedonians, the Scitarians avoided attempts to incorporate the entirety of Syara into their domain, and instead focused largely on commercial endeavors. Throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries Scitaria became a major hub of international trade from ports across the Nuandan Ocean. Scitarian ships and sailors played major roles in the development of international trade throughout the early years of industrialization, and were responsible for bringing foreign technological developments into Syara. As a result Scitarian ports became major centers of development, exchanges of knowledge, and commercial enterprises.
The Commonwealth was primarily known for its naval ventures, including the Scitarian Navy which safeguarded trade across the Nuandan, and at times engaged in conflicts with other naval powers. Scitarian pirates and privateers reached their height between 1700-1730, after which Scitaria became more commonly known for its extensive sailing expeditions and lucrative trade market. In some cases Scitarian ships and fleets operated under the command of foreign powers as "ships-for-hire", and the Commonwealth at times employed its navy to support friendly powers across Tyran.
Despite not desiring hegemony over Syara, the Commonwealth often engaged in conflict with its neighboring states. Initially overshadowed by Galania, the rise of Makedonian power relative to the rest of the Successor States led Scitaria to align against Makedon during the Second Chryse War, which ended in a Scitarian defeat and acceptance of growing Makedonian dominance. Like the other Realms of Syara the Commonwealth was alarmed by the formation of the Ruvelkan Socialist Republic after the Red War. The threat of Ruvelka, combined with Makedon's decisive victory in the Ruvelkan-Makedonian War led to public calls for unity across Scitaria and Syara, culminating in the Conference of Parilla and the Unification of Syara. The Scitarian Commonwealth was dissolved and became the Realm of Scitaria.