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''Main Article: [[Second Hell War]]''
''Main Article: [[Second Hell War]]''


The strength of the new union was quickly put to the test as the ongoing Cantina-Olympia cold war rapidly approached a direct conflict. Skirmishes in the southwestern desert around the [[Ascension Vault]] turned into a full on conflict, and Otonabee's geographic location was a critical one to control for both sides - it split the two main Olympian vaults and would prove an excellent staging point for attacks on either vault for the Coalition. At the start of the war, Otonabee committed to their prior treaty with Olympia and chose to remain neutral. When Alexandria declared war following heavy threats from a member of Olympia's council, Otona-Varathia declared war in solidarity <ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TXlCrlUaJaBqC2jPMdODXnBJ0phbIqUqwXx9xpi5TcY/edit?usp=sharing</ref>.
The strength of the new union was quickly put to the test as the ongoing Cantina-Olympia cold war rapidly approached a direct conflict. Skirmishes in the southwestern desert around the [[Ascension Vault]] turned into a full-on conflict, and Otonabee's geographic location was a critical one to control for both sides - it split the two main Olympian vaults and would prove an excellent staging point for attacks on either vault for the Coalition. At the start of the war, Otonabee committed to their prior treaty with Olympia and chose to remain neutral. When Alexandria declared war following heavy threats from a member of Olympia's council, Otona-Varathia declared war in solidarity <ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TXlCrlUaJaBqC2jPMdODXnBJ0phbIqUqwXx9xpi5TcY/edit?usp=sharing</ref>.


This proved to be a mistake, as their broken treaty enraged Olympia, with the Olympians raiding and occupying the city of Lynn several days into the war. Sadie, the Beekeeeper at the time, was pearled, and the mantle of leader fell to prawny331, who was declared interim Beekeeper. This occupation was initially pushed out, but as the coalition continued to bleed pearls and looked to surrender<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/inv5sg/the_coalition_of_states_warring_olympia_raise_the/</ref>, the defense of Lynn was abandoned and the city was evacuated while Olympia resumed their occupation. Peace negotiations were difficult, with Olympia initially calling for Otonabee's complete subjugation <ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/ip9r21/an_update_from_the_interim_beekeeper_of_otonabee/</ref>. To prevent this and to provide extra diplomatic pressure with the raiding<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/io01z6/the_sad_truth/</ref> of coalition cities who had already surrendered, Otona-Varathia was formally integrated into the greater Carbon Federation, and a more balanced peace was achieved with the Treaty of Crystal Cove with Convoy's mediation<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-dFYrOT25BCoTaZ9Bpxy3iEpAlgPnPgkGAQ0uPe_wM/edit?usp=sharing</ref>. In this treaty, the formerly Norlish mesa claims were handed to the new state of Neo-Bobanga as a portion of the larger state of Laconia. The interim Beekeeper, prawny331, stood down upon the signing of this peace, with binchymonkey later appointed as his successor.
This proved to be a mistake, as their broken treaty enraged Olympia, with the Olympians raiding and occupying the city of Lynn several days into the war. Sadie, the Beekeeeper at the time, was pearled, and the mantle of leader fell to prawny331, who was declared interim Beekeeper. This occupation was initially pushed out, but as the coalition continued to bleed pearls and looked to surrender<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/inv5sg/the_coalition_of_states_warring_olympia_raise_the/</ref>, the defense of Lynn was abandoned and the city was evacuated while Olympia resumed their occupation. Peace negotiations were difficult, with Olympia initially calling for Otonabee's complete subjugation <ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/ip9r21/an_update_from_the_interim_beekeeper_of_otonabee/</ref>. To prevent this and to provide extra diplomatic pressure with the raiding<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/io01z6/the_sad_truth/</ref> of coalition cities who had already surrendered, Otona-Varathia was formally integrated into the greater Carbon Federation, and a more balanced peace was achieved with the Treaty of Crystal Cove with Convoy's mediation<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-dFYrOT25BCoTaZ9Bpxy3iEpAlgPnPgkGAQ0uPe_wM/edit?usp=sharing</ref>. In this treaty, the formerly Norlish mesa claims were handed to the new state of Neo-Bobanga as a portion of the larger state of Laconia. The interim Beekeeper, prawny331, stood down upon the signing of this peace, with binchymonkey later appointed as his successor.
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''Main Article: [[Barbary War]]''
''Main Article: [[Barbary War]]''


Following the destruction of CivCorp and the ongoing hunt for those responsible, a group of Chungesians and Olympians (now Laconians) retreated to the New War to escape from bounty hunters and formed the [[Pirates|New World Pirates]]. They ended up choosing to settle within the claims of the Gallagher Territory, due to Otonabee's connection to Carbon, despite Carbon holding no say in the territory's operation. With some minor conflicts in Gallagher, Polaria and New Providence due to leaked discord messages with the Gallagher custodian, prawny331 and the Varathian emperor, Logiche, planning to supply [[Oasis]] fighters to take on the pirates, the conflict exploded into all out war following the discovery of their bunker. This began the Barbary War proper, with heavy fighting within Gallagher, Polaria and underground as the [[Far Seas Alliance|FSA]] moved to remove the pirates from the new world. They were eventually successful, and the pirates retreated after losing Adderall's pearl<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RENndpyuy5UKsq-zg4JUY_EPjU413rFtBG8cCzMMJY/edit?usp=sharing</ref>, bringing the now [[USA]] to come to the bargaining table. Gallagher then ceded a section of their territory to neighboring Polaria for their assistance and sacrifices made during the war effort. The role of Gallagher Custodian was passed onto IKEA_FRIDGE, following prawny's brief 'retirement'.
Following the destruction of CivCorp and the ongoing hunt for those responsible, a group of Chungesians and Olympians (now Laconians) retreated to the New War to escape from bounty hunters and formed the [[Pirates|New World Pirates]]. They ended up choosing to settle within the claims of the Gallagher Territory, due to Otonabee's connection to Carbon, despite Carbon holding no say in the territory's operation. With some minor conflicts in Gallagher, Polaria and New Providence due to leaked discord messages with the Gallagher custodian, prawny331 and the Varathian emperor, Logiche, planning to supply [[Oasis]] fighters to take on the pirates, the conflict exploded into all-out war following the discovery of their bunker. This began the Barbary War proper, with heavy fighting within Gallagher, Polaria and underground as the [[Far Seas Alliance|FSA]] moved to remove the pirates from the new world. They were eventually successful, and the pirates retreated after losing Adderall's pearl<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RENndpyuy5UKsq-zg4JUY_EPjU413rFtBG8cCzMMJY/edit?usp=sharing</ref>, bringing the now [[USA]] to come to the bargaining table. Gallagher then ceded a section of their territory to neighboring Polaria for their assistance and sacrifices made during the war effort. The role of Gallagher Custodian was passed onto IKEA_FRIDGE, following prawny's brief 'retirement'.


===The Great War===
===The Great War===
''Main Article: [[Great War]]''
''Main Article: [[Great War]]''


Concurrent to the Barbary war, the Great war raged on the mainland follwing the fallout from the CivCorp bombing, with Carbon and her allies faced up against a powerful southern alliance of Blackwater, Laconia, Chungus and Boris. Otonabee was pulled into this conflict as two of their members were pearled in neutral Cantina, with zero knowledge the ongoing bounty hunt had escalated into all out war. Negotiations began, with a frustrated Otonabee disappointed in their long-time allies attacking them unprompted. Eventually, the pearls were freed in exchange for Otonabee leaving Carbon and declaring neutrality<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/j66kdk/otonabee_declares_neutrality_in_the_ongoing/</ref>. This did not last after Asgard fell, as Otonabee moved soldiers in secret from Gallagher to strike at a Twinkieminer bunker, raiding it<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/jit4ke/otonabees_demonstration_against_thomas_winkie/</ref> and taking its contents to heaven to defend it as a unified Otona-Varathia. After a majority of USA players were banned and pearled, Otonabee joined their allies in reclaiming their continental holdings and disabling hostile infrastructure.
Concurrent to the Barbary war, the Great war raged on the mainland following the fallout from the CivCorp bombing, with Carbon and her allies faced up against a powerful southern alliance of Blackwater, Laconia, Chungus and Boris. Otonabee was pulled into this conflict as two of their members were pearled in neutral Cantina, with zero knowledge the ongoing bounty hunt had escalated into all-out war. Negotiations began, with a frustrated Otonabee disappointed in their long-time allies attacking them unprompted. Eventually, the pearls were freed in exchange for Otonabee leaving Carbon and declaring neutrality<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/j66kdk/otonabee_declares_neutrality_in_the_ongoing/</ref>. This did not last after Asgard fell, as Otonabee moved soldiers in secret from Gallagher to strike at a Twinkieminer bunker, raiding it<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/jit4ke/otonabees_demonstration_against_thomas_winkie/</ref> and taking its contents to heaven to defend it as a unified Otona-Varathia. After a majority of USA players were banned and pearled, Otonabee joined their allies in reclaiming their continental holdings and disabling hostile infrastructure.


===Post-War Rebirth===
===Post-War Rebirth===
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''Main Article: [[Lynn]]''
''Main Article: [[Lynn]]''


Built around the two sources of the vast [[Vesa River]], the modern-styled city of Lynn is the crowning glory of Otonabee, standing stubbornly against the apparent futility of living in such hostile terrain. Lynn is home to many different landmarks, all of them inside the city itself. Binchymonkey is the "resident shitter" that reins control over lynn.
Built around the two sources of the vast [[Vesa River]], the modern-styled city of Lynn is the crowning glory of Otonabee, standing stubbornly against the apparent futility of living in such hostile terrain. Lynn is home to many different landmarks, all of them inside the city itself. Binchymonkey is the "resident shitter" that reins control over Lynn.


====Lynn Clock Tower====
====Lynn Clock Tower====
The oldest standing tower in the city, the clock-tower stands as a memory to the founding of Lynn. This tower has been acknowledged by the [[List of ICPA Heritage Sites|ICPA]] as a regional heritage site, and was damaged in the Second Hell war<ref>Discord message about ICPA Classification [[:File:Lynnclocktower.png|Lynnclocktower.png]]</ref>
The oldest standing tower in the city, the clock tower stands as a memory of the founding of Lynn. This tower has been acknowledged by the [[List of ICPA Heritage Sites|ICPA]] as a regional heritage site and was damaged in the Second Hell war<ref>Discord message about ICPA Classification [[:File:Lynnclocktower.png|Lynnclocktower.png]]</ref>


====Lynn Spire====
====Lynn Spire====
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===Dartmouth===
===Dartmouth===
Built along the southern Dartmouth river, this residential town houses much of the nation's population. it also houses the nations' primary defensive infrastructure, the appropriately named Cum Vault.
Built along the southern Dartmouth river, this residential town houses much of the nation's population. it also houses the nation's primary defensive infrastructure, the appropriately named Cum Vault.


===The Great Mountain===
===The Great Mountain===
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The Republic of Otonabee is ruled by the democratically elected Beekeeper. This position replaced the position of the President upon the formation of the Otona-Varathian Empire and the dissolution of Otonabee's constitution, following a unanimous referendum. The Council of Bees, chosen by the Beekeeper, advises the Beekeeper and the Varathian emperors on matters of state. Elections are held upon request by citizens after a minimum period of 2 months following the prior election, and any primary or dual citizens are eligible to vote.Finally, the Beekeeper must have their primary residence in Otonabee to be eligible to run. Finally, the Judge is also chosen by the Beekeeper. Currently, IKEA_FRIDGE has been the only citizen to hold this title.
The Republic of Otonabee is ruled by the democratically elected Beekeeper. This position replaced the position of the President upon the formation of the Otona-Varathian Empire and the dissolution of Otonabee's constitution, following a unanimous referendum. The Council of Bees, chosen by the Beekeeper, advises the Beekeeper and the Varathian emperors on matters of state. Elections are held upon request by citizens after a minimum period of 2 months following the prior election, and any primary or dual citizens are eligible to vote.Finally, the Beekeeper must have their primary residence in Otonabee to be eligible to run. Finally, the Judge is also chosen by the Beekeeper. Currently, IKEA_FRIDGE has been the only citizen to hold this title.


Internal politics are typically straightforward and simple, owing to the close friendships of many of the long-time citizens. All three prior leaders all retired of their own accord, and elections are infrequent and tend to favor the sitting leader. As per the signing of the Treaty of Lynn and the unification of Otona-Varathia, the Varathian Emperors have final say on any laws passed by the council and the Beekeeper, but the Beekeeper holds veto power over Otonabee coming under the jurisdiction of new Varathian laws.
Internal politics are typically straightforward and simple, owing to the close friendships of many of the long-time citizens. All three prior leaders all retired of their own accord, and elections are infrequent and tend to favor the sitting leader. As per the signing of the Treaty of Lynn and the unification of Otona-Varathia, the Varathian Emperors have the final say on any laws passed by the council and the Beekeeper, but the Beekeeper holds veto power over Otonabee coming under the jurisdiction of new Varathian laws.


==Culture==
==Culture==
Otonabee maintained a unique attitude as a nation, being primarily that fun (and enjoyment of playing) was the main goal of the nation. As such, common perception of Otonabee was that of a very accurate "Chaotic Good": alignment <ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/jgp5qe/expanded_civrealms_alignment_chart/</ref>.
Otonabee maintained a unique attitude as a nation, primarily that fun (and enjoyment of playing) was the main goal of the nation. As such, a common perception of Otonabee was that of a very accurate "Chaotic Good": alignment <ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/jgp5qe/expanded_civrealms_alignment_chart/</ref>.


===Bees===
===Bees===
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===Currency===
===Currency===
[[File:Rial.png|thumb|The Rial.|link=Special:FilePath/Rial.png]]
[[File:Rial.png|thumb|The Rial.|link=Special:FilePath/Rial.png]]
As a strong ally of Varathia, initially Otonabee used the [[Currencies|Imperial Credit]], before switching to a stamina-backed fractional currency (one tenth) named the Rial, initially backed by the then president, molliam. This currency was devalued after the siege of Lynn and the Lynn Bank was raided, and the currency was abandoned (along with the original Imperial Credit).
As a strong ally of Varathia, initially Otonabee used the [[Currencies|Imperial Credit]], before switching to a stamina-backed fractional currency (one-tenth) named the Rial, initially backed by the then president, molliam. This currency was devalued after the siege of Lynn and the Lynn Bank was raided, and the currency was abandoned (along with the original Imperial Credit).


===Farming===
===Farming===
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====Rail====
====Rail====
The Otonabee Rail Corporation completed a rail line to Olendor soon after its incorporation, and constructed the central station in Lynn. A rail tunnel was also completed to Roma in SPQR.
The Otonabee Rail Corporation completed a rail line to Olendor soon after its incorporation and constructed the central station in Lynn. A rail tunnel was also completed to Roma in SPQR.


==White Elephants==
==White Elephants==
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====Otonabee Olympics====
====Otonabee Olympics====
Planned to take place in early June of 2020, The Otonabee Olympics was a masterplan for the Khalisan plateau, located between Lynn and Dartmouth. The area was to include stores, hotels, a large stadium, a race course, a railway station, and other amenities. The plan was largely carried out by CAM_AL and Sadie1373. Enormous amounts of time and money were sunk into the project, and basic roads and landscaping was completed. The centrepiece of the project, the Cactus Bowl, while being 90% complete, still remains unfinished to this day. The scheme was abandoned in early 2021.
Planned to take place in early June of 2020, The Otonabee Olympics was a master plan for the Khalisan plateau, located between Lynn and Dartmouth. The area was to include stores, hotels, a large stadium, a race course, a railway station, and other amenities. The plan was largely carried out by CAM_AL and Sadie1373. Enormous amounts of time and money were sunk into the project, and basic roads and landscaping was completed. The centrepiece of the project, the Cactus Bowl, while being 90% complete, still remains unfinished to this day. The scheme was abandoned in early 2021.


====HQ (Otonabee Headquarters)====
====HQ (Otonabee Headquarters)====
Planned in the very early days of Otonabee, the HQ building was planned to be a large office tower housing the operations of the nation and other key infrastructure. The building was designed to minimize cost, using gray stained glass panes & terracotta, which could both be created by using the materials in the surrounding mesa biome. The tower was completed not long after construction began, but was never used beyond the first floor. The building suffered from a lack of maintenance, and now remains empty with no use, and several abandoned structures on various floors of the tower. Large holes in the glass are visible from street level.
Planned in the very early days of Otonabee, the HQ building was planned to be a large office tower housing the operations of the nation and other key infrastructure. The building was designed to minimize cost, using gray stained glass panes & terracotta, which could both be created by using the materials in the surrounding mesa biome. The tower was completed not long after construction began but was never used beyond the first floor. The building suffered from a lack of maintenance, and now remains empty with no use, and several abandoned structures on various floors of the tower. Large holes in the glass are visible from street level.


==== Otonabee Market & Surrounding Developments====
==== Otonabee Market & Surrounding Developments====
At the beginning of the construction Lynn, several large terracotta buildings were built by CAM_AL & Molliam. These towers were largely unreinforced due to the lack of resources at the time, and used low cost terracotta materials. These buildings were large, and defined the skyline, but were viewed by some to be unsightly and contrary to the future vision of the city. As such, these buildings were demolished in the summer of 2020. Unfortunately, no active work was put in to replace these structures. It took many months for the first, large building's plot to be developed and occupied by a bank building, which was significantly smaller than the original building. Several plots comprising this historic part of the city remain undeveloped.
At the beginning of the construction Lynn, several large terracotta buildings were built by CAM_AL & Molliam. These towers were largely unreinforced due to the lack of resources at the time and used low-cost terracotta materials. These buildings were large, and defined the skyline, but were viewed by some to be unsightly and contrary to the future vision of the city. As such, these buildings were demolished in the summer of 2020. Unfortunately, no active work was put in to replace these structures. It took many months for the first, large building's plot to be developed and occupied by a bank building, which was significantly smaller than the original building. Several plots comprising this historic part of the city remain undeveloped.


====Dartmouth Casino====
====Dartmouth Casino====
The Dartmouth Casino was an offshoot of the tourism plan enacted by CAM_AL related to the olympics. The casino was planned to be built between the tributaries of the Dartmouth river, just north of Dartmouth, off of the main road between Lynn & Dartmouth. This project used very expensive materials, such as concrete and dark oak, as such, progress was slow, and eventually came to a halt. Several months later, and effort was put in to finish the partially constructed part of the building, and landscape the front, to remove the eyesore of the unfinished building. Unfortunately, the building was griefed soon after this initiative was undertaken, and all plans were abandoned. Today, the front of the casino has been removed to make way for the Hive, Otonabee's central vault.
The Dartmouth Casino was an offshoot of the tourism plan enacted by CAM_AL related to the olympics. The casino was planned to be built between the tributaries of the Dartmouth river, just north of Dartmouth, off of the main road between Lynn & Dartmouth. This project used very expensive materials, such as concrete and dark oak, as such, progress was slow and eventually came to a halt. Several months later, an effort was put in to finish the partially constructed part of the building, and landscape the front, to remove the eyesore of the unfinished building. Unfortunately, the building was griefed soon after this initiative was undertaken, and all plans were abandoned. Today, the front of the casino has been removed to make way for the Hive, Otonabee's central vault.


====Otonabee Canal====
====Otonabee Canal====
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==== Snitch networks and bastion grids====
==== Snitch networks and bastion grids====
Due to its newfriend origins, Otonabee never established a full snitch network or bastion grid. Many different government members and citizens noticed this and attempted to correct the nation's sloppy bastion grid, a project that was ongoing when activity on the server died off. A basic snitch network was created prior to the Second Hell War, but this was never maintained effectively and much of the network culled.
Due to its newfriend origins, Otonabee never established a full snitch network or bastion grid. Many different government members and citizens noticed this and attempted to correct the nation's sloppy bastion grid, a project that was ongoing when activity on the server died off. A basic snitch network was created before the Second Hell War, but this was never maintained effectively and much of the network culled.


====Lynn-Dartmouth revitalization====
====Lynn-Dartmouth revitalization====
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