The Takavian Debate

The Beginning
In the late hours of September 7th, 2021. Aurum Solis declared that it would be annexing Takavia, with the backing of Uraka and Barbossa. An hour later, the Nation of Takavia was dissolved by its leader, Khan. However, only minutes after the dissolution of the nation, The Second Empire of Simulami declared that they had been petitioned by Takavian leadership to take the nation. As Simulami, Barbossa, Uraka, and Arum Solis were allies, the counter-claim came as a major shock to the Eldham political scene.

The Conflict
Both Aurum Solis and Barbossa were shocked by this update, asked Simulami to stand down from their claims. Greenskin of Simulami refused, and claims that they'd been planning to annex Takavia for almost a month at this point. Upon questioning from Captain Phill, a high ranking official of Barbossa, Simulami revealed that it had been in talks with Takavia to become its protector, long before its dissolution.

Simulami then revealed an unannounced protectorate document from August 20th. Claims like these are often public knowledge, and it is unknown why its been kept secret. After this another neighboring nation, COG, declared neutrality. Aurum Solis insisted that this claim was a breach of the alliance that the two nations had shared for quite some time. Simulami is especially broken about the fact that their good friend, Barbossa, had decided to stand against them in this conflict. Simulami felt that it had a longstanding history with Barbossa, that was being thrown out over a treaty. Barbossa simply stated that Simulami should then back off, to avoid a breakdown of the relationship.

A conspiracy is formed by a bystander, Star_WarsFan, that this entire conflict was caused by Khan intentionally, as to start drama on the server.

Both Simulami and Aurum Solis ask for negotiations, but due to hostilities, and both nations wanting the negotiations to be on their terms, nothing came of it. After further efforts by Barbossa, Simulami continues to insist that Takavia is Simulami territory. Messages from Khan are shown by both nations, showing that they had rightful control over the territory. The Conspiracy felt incredibly justified from this.

At 12:20 AM EST, September 8th 2021, Simulami officially declared Takavia as part of the Empire. Aurum Solis takes this as an act of War, declares that unless Simulami backs down, there will be war, and begins preliminary preparations. Soon after, COG declares that it will side with the Defenders in the war, no matter who it was. Simulami takes the very action of claiming Takavia as an act of war, and a breach of the alliances that it had with Barbossa and with Aurum Solis.

The Conspiracy is semi justified by Khan

Aurum Solis asked to negotiate for a battle time, but Simulami declined to declare war at this moment. At the same time the Alliance is officially ended by Aurum Solis, claiming "its over" in light of the conflict. Leaders of Simulami claim that they would not be "ceding their territory to invaders" The Conflict escalates.

At 12:34 AM EST, Aurum Solis officially denounces Simulami, with the Conspiracy being almost completely confirmed by Khan. Barbossa unofficially insults Simulami. The other leader of Takavia sides with Aurum Solis, as Khan sides with Simulami. Its offered to split the land, but negotiations quickly break down in leu of deescalation.

As the Prince of Aristios enters the negotiations, he is asked by Simulami who he would support, and responds with a sound "Nothing without Zamotz" and withdraws from the negotiations. Aurum Solis declines to continue with the negotiations until morning, September 8th.

Aftermath
Due to the breakdown in negotiations, and the fact both sides stepped away for the night to think and compose their thoughts, heavy memeing ensued. From Mind Goblin jokes, to jokes about the entire conflict, COG's neutrality, and the salt present in the chat. The Bystanders went wild with speculation and with jokes. However, due to the ongoing nature of the situation, a complete aftermath cannot be currently drafted.