On the Tardineanni Fascist Period and its reflections on present day Tardine
Juka Pterovisk Barnou1, 2014
1. Introduction
This article will unveil international politics during the years before the Aurorian Fascist War, the war itself and the impending outcome. It involved many Aurorian nations, and started in 1939 (officially in 1941, after Tardine's declaration of war to Hexastalia and a failed attempt to invade their capital, Varos, a former Tardineanni Librepuerto).
What were the reasons of behind the war? What would Tardine gain invading its surrounding nations? While some would argue that the main reason behind it was the late Emperor Pofred Risvie's coup of 19392, or that it started with late Empress Mirko's death3, the truth is that these views are heavily outdated. The adepts of the so-called Revisionism4 believe that the fascism is as old as the third empire itself. Of course, saying that the fascism dates as old as 193 years may be considered an absurd to some, however, their argument is actually plausible.
It would make sense, if it wasn't for a compelling argument: the fascism itself was not a thing until the new century. What does that mean? It means arguing that the fascism rise in Tardine was caused by an event that took place in the early 1800s is, to say at least, nonsensical. Its origin is rather palpable, as a matter of fact, and has a specific set of causes, instead of a single cause. While the 1800s set the tone, the early 1900s set the place.
After the industrialization process initiated during the first half Kaiash's reign, when she was still a Regent, the country rapidly became urbanized, leading to a fast development that was not equal to everyone. However, until Kaiash's death, in 1913, the economic growth was in par with the most developed nations of Eras. This conjuncture made the worker's worries be in second place, as the nation as a whole was becoming stronger. During Markonet's reign, though, poor decisions and two incompetent Prime Ministers (the first, a leftist, the second, a puppet from the Fascist Union) made the economic growth slow down until it became stagnant.
During the 1920s, this stalemate became more evident, which ultimately led to the election of Diona Danfeh (ULTRA) as Prime Minister, in 1923. This, associated with Markonet's death in the same year, generated the political turmoil needed for the ultimate rise of fascism. The Ultranacionalists and the Fascist Union seized their opportunity and started bombing the less educated citizens with fascist propaganda. While in some nations the workers' insatisfaction led to a socialist revolution, similar to what happened in Rayvototska, it actually led to the infiltration of fascism in the minds of the Tardineannen.
The principal exponent of the Tardineanni Fascism wasn't Diona Danfeh, though, as she died in 1927. Instead, another two figures would compete to occupy her place. Margret Hatchet (from ULTRA, Prime Minister in Diona Danfeh's place until the Elections of 27') and Varet Paulis (from the Fascist Union, elected Prime Minister in 1927). In the end of the decade, another person would show itself as opposing figure to the Kladerai's Complacence (a term used by the fascists pejoratively): none other than Pofred Risvie, cousin of Niena Taderkhai (who would later become empress).
After the attempted coup of 1937, in which the current Emperor died, Niena Taderkhai assumed the throne. She was young and her lack of experience was another propeller to the fascists. Taking advantage of his position as the royal cousin, Pofred Risvie slaughtered the Empress and seized the throne, in May 27th of 1939.
The Tardineanni Fascist Period had begun, and it wouldn't go away soon.
This article will unveil international politics during the years before the Aurorian Fascist War, the war itself and the impending outcome. It involved many Aurorian nations, and started in 1939 (officially in 1941, after Tardine's declaration of war to Hexastalia and a failed attempt to invade their capital, Varos, a former Tardineanni Librepuerto).
What were the reasons of behind the war? What would Tardine gain invading its surrounding nations? While some would argue that the main reason behind it was the late Emperor Pofred Risvie's coup of 19392, or that it started with late Empress Mirko's death3, the truth is that these views are heavily outdated. The adepts of the so-called Revisionism4 believe that the fascism is as old as the third empire itself. Of course, saying that the fascism dates as old as 193 years may be considered an absurd to some, however, their argument is actually plausible.
It would make sense, if it wasn't for a compelling argument: the fascism itself was not a thing until the new century. What does that mean? It means arguing that the fascism rise in Tardine was caused by an event that took place in the early 1800s is, to say at least, nonsensical. Its origin is rather palpable, as a matter of fact, and has a specific set of causes, instead of a single cause. While the 1800s set the tone, the early 1900s set the place.
After the industrialization process initiated during the first half Kaiash's reign, when she was still a Regent, the country rapidly became urbanized, leading to a fast development that was not equal to everyone. However, until Kaiash's death, in 1913, the economic growth was in par with the most developed nations of Eras. This conjuncture made the worker's worries be in second place, as the nation as a whole was becoming stronger. During Markonet's reign, though, poor decisions and two incompetent Prime Ministers (the first, a leftist, the second, a puppet from the Fascist Union) made the economic growth slow down until it became stagnant.
During the 1920s, this stalemate became more evident, which ultimately led to the election of Diona Danfeh (ULTRA) as Prime Minister, in 1923. This, associated with Markonet's death in the same year, generated the political turmoil needed for the ultimate rise of fascism. The Ultranacionalists and the Fascist Union seized their opportunity and started bombing the less educated citizens with fascist propaganda. While in some nations the workers' insatisfaction led to a socialist revolution, similar to what happened in Rayvototska, it actually led to the infiltration of fascism in the minds of the Tardineannen.
The principal exponent of the Tardineanni Fascism wasn't Diona Danfeh, though, as she died in 1927. Instead, another two figures would compete to occupy her place. Margret Hatchet (from ULTRA, Prime Minister in Diona Danfeh's place until the Elections of 27') and Varet Paulis (from the Fascist Union, elected Prime Minister in 1927). In the end of the decade, another person would show itself as opposing figure to the Kladerai's Complacence (a term used by the fascists pejoratively): none other than Pofred Risvie, cousin of Niena Taderkhai (who would later become empress).
After the attempted coup of 1937, in which the current Emperor died, Niena Taderkhai assumed the throne. She was young and her lack of experience was another propeller to the fascists. Taking advantage of his position as the royal cousin, Pofred Risvie slaughtered the Empress and seized the throne, in May 27th of 1939.
The Tardineanni Fascist Period had begun, and it wouldn't go away soon.
1PhD in National Politics by the Imperial University of Olmongeter, Graduate in Political Science by the San Martinese Academy, Professor at the University of Kinbafa.
2ARAGON et al. Why the Risvian Coup of 39' was the pivot of a continental war. The Martinese Journal of Politics, 8th edition, p. 33-37. San Martin, 1977.
3BRUNNEN, Lisha. On the origins of the Tardineanni fascism. Journal of Political Analysis, 70th edition, p. 101-119. Olmongeter, 1991.
4Revisionism is a branch of National Politics that believe the origins of any policy, be it modern or ancient, has a specific cause rather than being constructed by the conjuncture.
