Aureus

Aureus is a nation formed of refugees from the Aureunite Empire, originating from the lost world of Athera. Aureus uses the Aureunite Dating System  (A.D.S) for documenting historical events.

History
Aureus was founded in 1 Solus Era (SE) by Raxius Dykron in a world called Athera. Raxius would become known as the first Founder of Aureus. After a long and successful reign, in the winter of 30 Caeli Era (CE), Raxius retired from the Founder position and passed it down to the current Founder, Adara Markov. In 35 CE, the world of Athera collapsed and the Aureunite civilization was forced to flee and seek a new home. In 58 CE, Aureunite expedition forces discovered the world of Eldham after a perilous journey and now seek to re-unify it's lost fleet members.

The Auralich War
The expedition almost immediately ran into a small Isle called Auralich. Due to similarities in government structure, linguistics, as well as technology, the Aureunite expedition was convinced that this was a former colony from Athera; separated by a massive time dilation. Aureus, being duty bound to oversee her colonies, provided a generous offer of integration-which Auralich refused. Consequently, the Aureunite state reluctantly declared a state of war to bring Auralich back into the fold. Seemingly caught on the back foot, Auralich mustered a makeshift defense including ramshackle (By Aureunite standards) fortifications, Rodinnbrok berserkers as well as most of the Yunrian army and a hastily levied local Militia. The subsequent battle was dubbed "The massacre of Auralich". The name rather speaks for itself. First alliance forces were decisively routed, with the Aureunite attackers not sustaining a single casualty. It is worth noting the presence of Invetian medics on the battlefield; they tended to the wounded and provided safe neutral ground. Contrary to first alliance propaganda, only one of these medics were harmed by Aureus, due to him wearing armour and having the tag of the defenders. All items were refunded. The eventual treaty included integrating Auralich as an semi-autonomous region within the Aureunite state, as well as compensating Auralich for damages monetarily to the tune of 50K (Possibly larger). A successor state to Auralich was negotiated, where many refugees have since migrated to. (The Auric dominion)

The Yunria Crisis:
As a consequence of the Auralich war, an individual by the name of Aerobous was integrated into Aureus as a duke. He would later go on to have contact with the Yunrian high king, to whom he leaked classified state information at the solicitation of the Yunrian high king. Once this was brought to light, both Ashey and Aerobous were brought to trial. Ashey as lawyer, seeing as he had diplomatic immunity. Various funny events happened at the trial, such as the prosecution and defense arguing over the definition of a beach, as well as the defense calling for a ten minute recession that was spent on games of tic-tac-toe. Finally, a verdict was reached. Aerbous was cleared of most charges, getting a proverbial slap on the wrist. During the trial however, Ashey admitted to soliciting sensitive information from an Aureunite official. This is considered a hostile action against the Aureunite state as a whole. After much deliberation, the Aureunite council decided to issue an ultimatum known as the "21 demands" Else Yunria would face war. Yunria refused; war was declared. The Yunrian state then engaged with an almost comical amount of diplomatic shenanigans, both domestic and foreign. First they sold their sovereignty to COG, becoming a protectorate. Then there was a failed internal coup, as well as some balkanization. Uraka then made its fateful declaration onto the northeast, triggering a successful coup in Yunria that negotiated with Uraka to receive vassal status. Strictly speaking, Yunria is still at war with Aureus, and the situation has yet to be resolved.

The Co-AC Provocation.
Somewhat parallel to the Yunria Crisis was the Co-AC provocation. First, some context. The State of COG was currently collapsing, engulfed in a civil war that led to the dissolution of it as a state; Shortly after the Urakan declaration on the North-East. Aureus decided to send in a peacekeeping force, a scout of which was deployed to get a lay of the land as well as to prevent violence. Said Surveyor was then attacked by the Anarchists, returning to Thylos barely alive. The council subsequently authorized a complete military intervention; effectively declaring war on the Anarchists. Although whether such a term can be applied to a seemingly stateless entity is up for debate. The situation has yet to be resolved.

Culture
Aureunite culture is split into many different groups, but generally the characteristics have somewhat bled through to all components of Aureunite society. Those being, militarism, loyalty to the nation, respect for tradition and a unquenchable thirst for innovation. The last quality is perhaps the most potent and expressed of these, being driven in equal parts by fear, duty, tradition and curiosity. Indeed, the Covenant of Aniya hounds the Aureunite state endlessly- Only occasionally providing flashes of insight and madness to ease the burden on the Empire's developed core of engineers and researchers.

In terms of the other aspects, they are rather self evident in the Aureunite nation. A competent, standing military is maintained at all times, and martial skill and discipline is held in the highest regard; second in emphasis only to military innovation. Capture by the enemy is considered a massive shame, subsequently, each soldier carries a hidden dagger in case of such a situation; likewise, fighting to the death is considered the highest of honours. Law wise, treachery is considered one of the most egregious of crimes, even an unintentional offense potentially leading to harsh penalties. An intentional offense is met with the gallows.