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{{Infobox military conflict
{{Infobox military conflict
| image = Obbybombatzerozero.png
| image = CivMC Locator RhodesianWar.png
| caption = Locator map of the conflict. Elysian Pact and Allies in green, Rhode Island in orange. KOEL/KOZ, which withdrew from the war, is shown in light green. Former Rhodesian territory which seceded during the war is shown in light orange.
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| caption = The aftermath of Rhode Island [[Jargon#Obbybomb|obbybombing]] Estalia's market at 0,0.
| conflict = Estalia-Rhode Island War
| conflict = Estalia-Rhode Island War
| place = The [[Geographical_Regions_(CivMC)#Western_Continent|Western]] and [[Geographical_Regions_(CivMC)#Eastern_Continent|Eastern Continents]], and [[Geographical_Regions_(CivMC)#Impendia|Impendia]]
| place = The [[Geographical_Regions_(CivMC)#Western_Continent|Western]] and [[Geographical_Regions_(CivMC)#Eastern_Continent|Eastern Continents]], and [[Geographical_Regions_(CivMC)#Impendia|Impendia]]
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{{flagicon|Kingdom of ErrorL}} [[Kingdom of ErrorL|KOEL/'KOZ']]<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w6p5rd/rhode_island_breaks_nap_with_koel/</ref><br/><small>(until August 15th)</small></small><br/>
{{flagicon|Kingdom of ErrorL}} [[Kingdom of ErrorL|KOEL/'KOZ']]<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w6p5rd/rhode_island_breaks_nap_with_koel/</ref><br/><small>(until August 15th)</small></small><br/>
| combatant2 = {{flag|Rhode Island}}
| combatant2 = {{flag|Rhode Island}}

| commander1 = {{flagicon|Estalia}} [[Gregy165]] <br/>
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Estalia}} [[Gregy165]] <br/>
{{flagicon|Estalia}} [[Lysika_Lantariel]] <br/>
{{flagicon|Estalia}} [[Lysika_Lantariel]] <br/>
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===Initial Confrontations===
===Initial Confrontations===
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On 25 July Rhode Island would perform an attack on a Estalian Slime farm and bunker,<ref> https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w7k0s8/the_daily_nut_rhode_island_obby_bombs_and_raids/ </ref> justifying it as a response to the events of the day prior.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w7rrv7/incoming_transmission/ </ref> Attempts to stop the conflict through diplomatic means failed, and the war would continue through a series of back and forth attacks and raids by both sides on each others farms and infrastructure, with Rhode Island losing a significant amount of pearls while Estalia suffered no losses.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w8w6jc/civmc_beach_party/ </ref><ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/july/26/conflict-strikes-close-to-home-with-body-found-in-tunnel/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w9096r/the_daily_nut_rhode_island_raids_estalian_pot/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w9dcii/shitting_on_shitters_10_minutes_of_ri_running/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wdjrbf/the_daily_nut_three_rhode_islanders_pearled_today/ </ref>[[File:CivMC Locator RhodesianWar.png|thumb|Locator map of the conflict. '''Elysian Pact and Allies''' in green, '''Rhode Island''' in orange.


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On 25 July Rhode Island would perform an attack on a Estalian Slime farm and bunker,<ref> https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w7k0s8/the_daily_nut_rhode_island_obby_bombs_and_raids/ </ref> justifying it as a response to the events of the day prior.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w7rrv7/incoming_transmission/ </ref> Attempts to stop the conflict through diplomatic means failed, and the war would continue through a series of back and forth attacks and raids by both sides on each others farms and infrastructure, with Rhode Island losing a significant amount of pearls while Estalia suffered no losses.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w8w6jc/civmc_beach_party/ </ref><ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/july/26/conflict-strikes-close-to-home-with-body-found-in-tunnel/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w9096r/the_daily_nut_rhode_island_raids_estalian_pot/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w9dcii/shitting_on_shitters_10_minutes_of_ri_running/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wdjrbf/the_daily_nut_three_rhode_islanders_pearled_today/ </ref>
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KOEL/KOZ, which withdrew from the war, is shown in light green. Former Rhodesian territory which seceded during the war is shown in light orange.]]The war, and its origin as a conflict born out of old pre-launch grudges, was seen with great cynicism by a large part of the community,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w87n24/the_current_state_of_civ_mc/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w88bqd/we_all_saw_it_coming_tbh/ </ref> who would see it as a predictable repeat of similar conflicts on previous servers, mockingly giving it the title of the "Generic War".

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The war, and its origin as a conflict born out of old pre-launch grudges, was seen with great cynicism by a large part of the community,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w87n24/the_current_state_of_civ_mc/ </ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w88bqd/we_all_saw_it_coming_tbh/ </ref> who would see it as a predictable repeat of similar conflicts on previous servers, mockingly giving it the title of the "Generic War".


On 26 July, the nation of [[Kallos]] would publicly declare its neutrality on the conflict,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w85183/kallos_declares_neutrality_in_the_riestalia/ </ref> a few days later Kallos would become one of the founding members of the [[Non-Aligned Movement]],<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wbflz7/announcing_the_nonaligned_movement/ </ref> a movement of nations who sought to distance themselves from the conflict, and which notably included as founding members several other nations that had previously been part of Rhode Island.
On 26 July, the nation of [[Kallos]] would publicly declare its neutrality on the conflict,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/w85183/kallos_declares_neutrality_in_the_riestalia/ </ref> a few days later Kallos would become one of the founding members of the [[Non-Aligned Movement]],<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wbflz7/announcing_the_nonaligned_movement/ </ref> a movement of nations who sought to distance themselves from the conflict, and which notably included as founding members several other nations that had previously been part of Rhode Island.


===Escalation===
===Escalation===
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[[File:Obbybombatzerozero.png|thumb|The aftermath of Rhode Island [[Jargon#Obbybomb|obbybombing]] Estalia's market at 0,0.]]
On 1 August, Rhode Island would perform an attack on the Estalian trading hub of 0,0, obbybombing and breaking several bunkers, traps, shops and, notably, griefing the [[Gregy165]] statue and three of the signs placed by players at 0,0.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wdckwm/rhode_island_obby_bomb_break_00_signs/ </ref> The attack and its perceived nature as grief of non-military infrastructure would spark international outrage, including an official condemnation of the attack by [[Pavia]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wderv6/the_principality_of_pavia_condemns_rhode_islands/ </ref> In a statement released the following day,<ref> https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/we1wa9/estalian_lies_and_the_underappreciated_value_of/ </ref> Rhode Island would justify its actions by framing most of the infrastructure targeted as being of a military nature and apologizing for the grief of the Gregy165 statue and signs.
On 1 August, Rhode Island would perform an attack on the Estalian trading hub of 0,0, obbybombing and breaking several bunkers, traps, shops and, notably, griefing the [[Gregy165]] statue and three of the signs placed by players at 0,0.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wdckwm/rhode_island_obby_bomb_break_00_signs/ </ref> The attack and its perceived nature as grief of non-military infrastructure would spark international outrage, including an official condemnation of the attack by [[Pavia]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/wderv6/the_principality_of_pavia_condemns_rhode_islands/ </ref> In a statement released the following day,<ref> https://www.reddit.com/r/CivMC/comments/we1wa9/estalian_lies_and_the_underappreciated_value_of/ </ref> Rhode Island would justify its actions by framing most of the infrastructure targeted as being of a military nature and apologizing for the grief of the Gregy165 statue and signs.


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====Rhode Islander Pavia Offensive====
====Rhode Islander Pavia Offensive====
[[File:PaviaOverheadMapObbybombed.jpeg|thumb|Overhead view of the Pavian Townhall showcasing significant obby grief to the north and around the Townhall as well as on the aqueducts. Photo published by the Pavian Outpost<ref>https://twitter.com/PavianOutpost/status/1560224875880628225</ref>]]

=====Initial skirmishes with Pavia=====
=====Initial skirmishes with Pavia=====
On the 11th of August, Rhode Island fighters entered Pavian territory, breaking snitches around the Pavian vault.<ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/august/12/pavia-under-attack-rhode-island-breaks-vault-snitches/</ref>
On the 11th of August, Rhode Island fighters entered Pavian territory, breaking snitches around the Pavian vault.<ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/august/12/pavia-under-attack-rhode-island-breaks-vault-snitches/</ref>
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=====All-out War=====
=====All-out War=====
On the 17th of August, Rhode Island, in a public statement, declared war on, among two other nations, Pavia<ref name=":2" />, following a recent leadership change.
[[File:PaviaOverheadMapObbybombed.jpeg|thumb|Overhead view of the Pavian Townhall showcasing significant obby grief to the north and around the Townhall as well as on the aqueducts. Photo published by the Pavian Outpost<ref>https://twitter.com/PavianOutpost/status/1560224875880628225</ref>]]On the 17th of August, Rhode Island, in a public statement, declared war on, among two other nations, Pavia<ref name=":2" />, following a recent leadership change.


Shortly after the declaration, Rhode Island fighters would enter Pavian territory to obbybomb rail infrastructure and place snitches.<ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/august/17/rhode-island-declares-war-on-pavia/</ref>
Shortly after the declaration, Rhode Island fighters would enter Pavian territory to obbybomb rail infrastructure and place snitches.<ref>https://tribune.pavia.institute/2022/august/17/rhode-island-declares-war-on-pavia/</ref>
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