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Numerous Volterrans were killed in the [[2023 Pavia Christmas Bombing]].

=== The Ascendancy of Sovereign Nations and Elysian Pact Shakeup ===

In February 2024, the nations of Volterra, SPQR, and Icenia began preliminary talks about a pact or agreement between the three nations. They sought to strengthen relations between these the three of them, which were historically aligned in previous iterations and have long standing friendships between the high ranking members. Once the rest of the Elysian Pact was made aware of these preliminary talks, members of the pact representing Estalia voiced concerns that an alliance or agreement with Icenia was too much of a security risk for the Elysian Pact. Unfortunately, negotiations did not progress in a positive direction for the EP. The Volterrans and SPQR had formed a pro-Icenian bloc within the Elysian Pact, with Estalia opposing, and Nara and Pavia abstaining. It should be noted that while Pavia feigned abstention, they had actually made a ticket in the Estalian discord calling for them to dissolve the Elysian Pact without the knowledge of the other EP members. As the situation deteriorated, SPQR, Volterra, and Nara were removed from the Elysian Pact discord and groups in game on 2/5/2024, without a vote, or even a warning, which was against the alliance charter and an illegal action. Unfortunately, some military infrastructure in these nations was on these shared groups, and some Narans were even left stranded in a former EP iceroad in their own territory. <blockquote>"It's a total misunderstanding and they've jumped to the worst possible conclusion which makes absolutely no sense to me." - Mickale, February 5th, 2024.</blockquote>The fallout of this event had far reaching implications and shook the foundation of friendships that had existed for almost a decade. S4nta and theJKH formally left Estalia and joined Volterra, while What777 chose to leave Volterra for Estalia. Finger pointing continued for some time as dust settled. In the aftermath, SPQR, Volterra, and now Nara were quick to embrace a new alliance to maintain mutual defense and prosperity. These three nations joined with Icenia formally on 3/3/2024 and formed the Ascendancy of Sovereign Nations, or ASN.

In April 2024, Mickale had been granted access to the EP discord once again, and made the decision to revive the alliance, as Volterra had never wanted to leave or dissolve EP in the first place. Nara, SPQR, and Doom City joined Volterra in a new era of the Elysian Pact.

=== A New Era of Volterra ===

Starting in January 2024, but going into full swing in March, 2024, Volterra entered an unprecedented period of activity, growth, and prosperity. The return of several veteran players and many newfriends catapulted Volterra into one of the busiest nations on the server. Notable players returning from inactivity were Cicero, SirPenrose, and Varkanos, while some newfriends established themselves as core Volterrans. Cokebrothers, YammyAwesome, ChilfroySigibald, WhiteSpikyDragon, OneUnderscore, and WishingOnAWendy counted amongst these notable additions. Shockton as a city has experienced a phenomenal period of growth in this time, and Volterran industry has never been more efficient and encompassing. Volterra continues to take advantage of the server's long standing era of peace to enrich themselves and grow in both influence and power.