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The '''Republic of Otonabee''' is a state within the [[Otona-Varathian Empire]] and the broader [[Carbon|Carbon Federation]] located in the eastern regions of the [[Khailsan Empire|Khailsan]] Plateau, in the central west of the continent. Otonabee was founded March 17th, 2020, and initially only comprised of a small parcel of desert adjacent to the [[Tribalfolk of the Great Mountain]]. The capital of Otonabee, [[Lynn]], is located in the northeastern corner of the nation, at the source of the [[Vesa River]]. Otonabee is bordered by [[Cantina]] to the east and their lake to the south, with [[Calormen]] and [[SPQR]] to the west. To the north lies [[Rhodesia]] and a small section of [[Columbia]], as well as [[Obsidian|Obsidian Holdings International]]. Finally across the north east lies [[Varathia]], in a union with Otonabee.

===Founding===

 

In mid August, as part of a push to deactivate leftover infrastructure from the Hell War, an old tunnel running the length of Otonabee was found to be used by members of Olympia for moving between the Hell Vault and the Ascension Vault, with the tunnel having been extended without consulting Otonabee <ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/igsj7e/otonabian_statement_on_olympian_aggression/</ref>. The Otonabian judge, IKEA_FRIDGE, quickly deactivated the illegal tunnel, plugging it with reinforced obsidian before later gloating about this action to a member of Olympia<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/igrz7p/otonabees_act_of_aggression/</ref>. While the status of the tunnel as private or public remained contested, Otonabee refused to remove the obsidian, and Olympia swiftly attacked IKEA and the president, Sadie in Lynn, pearling IKEA and retreating to Hell. While negotiations were underway, a group of Otonabians took to breaking Olympian bastions within their territory, before being attacked. The president, Sadie, was afkbreaking a bastion while at Costco and was swiftly pearled. The remaining members were chased down and also pearled by Olympia. Mere hours after this, Vanax, prawny331 and Sadie agreed on terms for the release of the pearls and the payment of reparations for the removal of the obsidian until an alternate tunnel was to be constructed within a week<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/ih8q6b/olympia_otonabee_peace_negotiations/</ref>.

 

''Main Article: [[Otona-Varathian Empire]]''

 

Following the complete obliteration of most of the entire active Otonabian population in a mere 24 hours at the hands of Olympia, discussions between Otonabee and Varathia progressed towards the discussion of unification. Back at the nation's founding, the then president of Varathia, Aresot, had approached the Otonabians about joining Varathia, and this conversation sparked several times within the Otonabian government, being shut down nearly every time. With the abdication of Aresot for the new emperor, Logiche, the expiry of the Central Powers treaty and the increase of tensions within the mainland, Otonabee put forward terms for unification under the Treaty of Lynn<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_BY-K722t-WLVAmtS64zYQsYWxxd1hWoGwlpLMt9Fs/edit?usp=sharing</ref>, desiring to join Varathia only as equals, forming a new semi-autonomous state within the empire following a referendum dissolving the Otonabian constitution. This state was to be controlled by a democratically elected Beekeeper, who would maintain control over land in the region, had the power to create laws with the Emperor's approval and represented the interests of the state within the Varathian government. This treaty was announced to the general public on the 31st of August <ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/CivRealms/comments/ikbrgr/announcing_the_unification_of_nations_and_the/</ref>, and Sadie1373 was the first elected Beekeeper, running unopposed.

 

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

 

[[File:GAPTF.png|alt=|thumb|Gallagher Anti-Piracy Task Force preparing for an operation in the 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'.

 

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

 

 

Otonabee is extremely mountainous, largely consisting of Mesa and Desert terrain, making farming and land clearing difficult.

''Main Article: [[Lynn]]''

 

[[File:Lynnchristmas.png|left|thumb|437x437px|A Christmas tree erected in downtown Lynn in December 2020|link=Special:FilePath/Lynnchristmas.png]]

 

Primarily a personal residence to the nation's founding president, the Pyramid has extensive public access to the interior gardens.

 

Located in Lynn heights, this new area of activity sprung up following the post-hell war expansion of Otonabee. The stadium was originally planned to be one of the locations for the Central Powers Olympics to be held, however with relations dipping with MTA following the election of Robokaiser, only the MTA stadium was ever completed, and the Olympics were never held.

 

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.

 

Encompassing the nation's western region, and the nation's Aquanether portal, this region once housed the capital city of [[Khailsan Empire|Khailsan]], Alania. This historical site was controversially demolished by SirCrowley to expand his beet fields.<ref>Part 2 of the discord discussion about the destruction of Alania [[:File:Khalisan crowley2.png|Khalisan crowley2.png]]</ref><ref>Discord conversation on the destruction of Alania [[:File:Khalisan crowley.png|Khalisan crowley.png]]</ref>

 

A small settlement was founded on the New World on the southern ice island, colloquially referred to as Crimea. This territory contains a large section of Mega Taiga and several tall mountains.

==Politics==

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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.

 

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>.

 

Blessed with long stretches of Swampland M along the Vesa and Dartmouth rivers, and Khailsan lake, Beetroots make the primary farming export of Otonabee, along with wool and other animal products. As such, Otonabee suffered heavily whenever prices crashed, due to their dependence on single crops.

 

With access to an Aquanether portal, Otonabee makes prime copper and nether material land.

 

Being one of the larger nations in the South Western region, Otonabee maintains an extensive network of infrastructure.

 

The Western Highway was built and maintained by Otonabee, running from Olendor to [[New Agral]]. The Northern Highway (later renamed the Hecc Memorial Highway) connects Lynn to the western regions of the continent, between the ex-[[Savaguard]] states, and the [[Wheatistan]] exclave of [[Tel Adam]]. Each of these highways have seen nearby conflict in first the Hell War, and then the Second Hell War in late August 2020. Extensive upgrades were made to the northern Hecc Memorial Highway following the conclusion of the Great War, but these were never completed.

 

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.

 

Otonabee was a rapidly developing nation, and as such many plans were started, but not fully realised.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Lynn is an inland city, far from navigable waterways which lead to areas beyond the main continent. Upon the arrival of the New Continent on CivRealms, an initiative was spearheaded by Prawny331 & MrJeremyFisher to build a port and canal linking Lynn to the Cantina lake and the larger ocean. The canal was completed for a time, but maintenance was not regularly performed, and the canal became blocked in many places. A lack of use and incentive to complete the project left the port portion of the build unfinished.

 

In the wake of Molliam's parting to Blackwater, and the lack of economic opportunity for newfriends in Otonabee, a plan was devised for the creation of public wheat, beetroot, and carrot farms in the Dartmouth & Vesa river valleys. Unfortunately, removing the reinforcements on the existing farms proved very difficult, and little progress was made on completing a full public farm. One aspect of this plan was completed, however, the public tree farms, built by Prawny331 were the only aspect to be fully realised. The farms close to Dartmouth remain under construction.

 

The Lynn Mall & Spire complex was a commercial development in the center of Lynn, meant to bolster economic opportunity in the city. The mall and spire housed several dozen vendor slots, but only 4 were ever filled.

 

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.