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Jacobean Cildania (5321 - 5369) - Wu Han - 08-12-2025
The following is a reproduction of a post/directory by Jamescfm, posted on the Particracy Classic forum on Dec 11, 2023. The posts which were originally linked will be reproduced where possible within this thread. Entries from James' list which are italicized are missing.
In this thread, I have created an out-of-character record of the history of Cildania during the period when it was ruled by Grand Prince Ġakbu Maria. For me personally, this was among the most fun and engaging role-play I have been involved with. The aim of this thread is that other players who might want to read through role-play from this period are able to do so easily. As a secondary effect, it allows any future players to easily understand the key developments in the country's recent history. If nothing else, it provides me with an opportunity to revisit some of the best moments. Key events have been marked with an asterisk to make them easier to locate.
I. Transition to democracy
II. Anti-Yeudi violence
III. Government churn
IV. The line was disconnected
V. Santa Alessandra War
VI. Belt tat-Tixħim scandal
VII. Epilogue
RE: Jacobean Cildania (5321 - 5369) - Wu Han - 08-12-2025
I. Transition to democracy | The early period of Cildanian history
5321
One Flag leader Denzilee Depares faces internal pressure
One Flag becomes largest party after first democratic election
5322
Denzilee Depares' conservative views delay the formation of a government
Breakthrough in negotiations as government of national unity agreed*
5323
Alec Benaglia moderates agenda as leader of a four-party coalition
Alliance for Cildania renewed by Guiliano Alagona and Sigismondo Falzon
5324
Ilarju Rizzo forms the Order of Saint Sebastian
Denzilee Depares threatens to kill legislative deputy
Sigismondo Falzon expresses anger at Depares' threat
Denzilee Depares sacked as education minister
5325
Candidates finalised in One Flag leadership race
Denzilee Depares defects to the Order of Saint Sebastian*
Yan Despott elected leader of One Flag
5326
5326 general election results*
Order of Saint Sebastian frozen out of government
Cautious optimism following second democratic election
5327
Foreign Minister Wenzu Mirasuli visits Jakania
Radical Labour Party members frustrated by coalition partners
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II. Anti-Yeudi violence | Racist violence culminates in a major terrorist attack
5327
Anti-Yeudi violence increases after 5326 election*
5328
Homosexuality legalised
Yeudi leaders welcome efforts to tackle anti-Yeudi violence
Concerns raised about crackdown on anti-Yeudi violence
Beiteynu demands action on anti-Yeudi violence
5329
Margerita Giudice criticises crackdown on anti-Yeudi violence
Yan Despott calls for resignation of Prime Minister Guiliano Alagona
Yeudi leaders urge boycott of early election
Prime Minister Guiliano Alagona prepares to visit Beiteynu
Denzilee Depares killed in car bombing*
Ilarju Rizzo blames Yeudi terrorist for Depares' murder
5330
Unconventional three party coalition formed*
Radical Labour Party leader Franġisku Namur becomes Prime Minister
People's Choice enters government as junior coalition partner
Guiliano Alagona divorces third wife
Guiliano Alagona engaged to nineteen-year-old Lourennais model
5331
Tonio Pullicino calls for deregulation of animal ownership
Margerita Giudice becomes One Flag leader
Guiliano Alagona acquires television news channel
Ilarju Rizzo joins board of local football club
Beiteynuese government discusses instability in Cildania
House of Kilian Prince Konstantinu weds Elkan's Kanimana Baluch
Izabel Giacomotto-Monteforte appeals to voters
Six people killed in car bombing outside synagogue*
Grand Prince expresses shock and grief following synagogue bombing
Sigismondo Falzon brings motion of no confidence against government
Government implements new security measures*
Sigismondo Falzon criticises government's security measures
5332
Disgraced politician Lażżru Alessi blames Beiteynu for synagogue bombing
Franġisku Namur resigns as leader of the Radical Labour Party
Governing coalition collapses*
Guiliano Alagona issues plea to voters
Mattew Levanzin elected Radical Labour Party leader
Beiteynuese military plans naval deployment to Cildania
Beiteynuese government increases pressure on Cildanian government
Alec Benaglia dies aged 77
Rural Yeudi communities offer support for security measures
Beiteynuese government subsidises sale of armoured vehicles to Cildania
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III. Government churn | Political instability and ever-changing loyalties
5334
Margerita Giudice defends environmental policies
San Mikiel Saints owner Guiliano Alagona bans purple boots
Positive signs for Cildanian economy
Prince Pawlu opens university
Guiliano Alagona visits Beiteynu
Increase in prevalence of organised crime among Yeudis
Ilarju Rizzo disappears*
5335
Mattew Levanzin oversees leftward shift in the Radical Labour Party
Dumniku Zammit-Barca elected leader of the Order of Saint Sebastian
Government launches tourism campaign
Mattew Levanzin expresses opposition to privatization
5336
Black market develops for maggot-infested cheese
Botrys Meilaq plans to join Council of Deputies
Monica Bessoaud forms regionalist Aheblun League
5337
5337 general election results*
Redentur Piscopo dies aged 84
One Flag and People's Choice form political alliance
Sigismondo Falzon pledges to support any alternative to Order of Saint Sebastian
Edera Galdes-Bajada elected as Radical Labour Party leader
Guiliano Alagona accused of striking corrupt bargain by conspiracy website
Left-wing minority government formed*
Police clash with right-wing protestors
Sigismondo Falzon and Kalċidon Matrenza make democracy pledge
5340
Kalċidon Matrenza comes out as gay
Violence at San Bastjan football match
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IV. The line was disconnected | The emergence and premiership of Fish Hook
5341
5341 general election results
Fish Hook Azzarà becomes Prime Minister*
Margerita Giudice dies aged 60
Grand Prince honours victims of synagogue bombing
Botrys Meilaq elected One Flag leader
5342
Radical Labour party sells party headquarters
Fishing and whaling industries deregulated
Zdenko Blašković becomes Catholicos of Badara
Ban on anti-democratic parties upheld*
5344
Elena Alagona warns of threats to democracy
Guiliano Alagona divorces fourth wife
Kalċidon Matrenza plans to run for Council of Deputies
5344 general election results*
Radical Labour Party celebrated election results
5345
Ashalon Bank BEIFG invests in Cildanian economy
5346
Guiliano Alagona takes a break from politics due to illness
5347
Left-wing anti-corruption party formed
Anti-Fraud Task Force formed*
Guiliano Alagona returns from illness
5348
People's Choice express anger at Beiteynu treaty
Cildanian middleweight wins major upset in high-profile boxing match
Beiteynuese-Cildanian alliance ratified
King of Kinaan Zakkarija Lagriscti: exemplifies complex gubernatorial politics
5349
Annibale Torpiano excites as karting prodigy
Balidir Tabatabal considers options in gubernatorial election
5349 general election results
San Mikiel Saints win first league title
Radical Labour Party enters government
Fish Hook Azzarà disappears*
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V. Santa Alessandra War | Gang warfare destabilises Cildanian politics
5349
Data breach exposes identities Anti-Fraud Task Force members*
Qart Qildar shooting linked to data breach
Dumniku Zammit-Barca hospitalized after shootout*
5350
Biancardi crime family figure Guzè Denicola killed
Lunzjata Bellia becomes interior minister
Cildania-Deltaria trade agreement ratified
Escaped tiger kills three people
Claire Tortell elected People's Choice leader
Dumniku Zammit-Barca recovers following shooting
5351
Abortion liberalisation passed
Guiliano Alagona marries for the fifth time
Prime Minister Botrys Meilaq's son arrested for drink driving
Baron of San Bastjan elected mayor
Fish Hook Azzarà and Ilarju Rizzo spotted in Hutori
Biancardi crime boss murdered by rivals*
5352
Police arrest Lahlou gang members
5352 general election results
Lunzjata Bellia elected One Flag leader
Radical Labour Party returns to opposition
5353
Lunzjata Bellia promises crackdown on organised crime
5354
Beiteynuese government plans military base in Cildania
5355
Zrika crime family members killed in shootout with police
Guiliano Alagona arrested in relation to corruption investigation*
5356
Zrika crime family boss arrested
5357
5357 general election results
5358
Guiliano Alagona re-enters government
Dumniku Zammit-Barca resigns as leader of the Order of Saint Sebastian
Guiliano Alagona investigation cancelled
Biancardi crime family figures shot dead
Guiliano Alagona dies aged 82
Guiliano Alagona obituary*
5359
Yan Despott dies aged 94
Investigation reveals challenges for Bedwi people
Bellia promises stricter sentencing for organised crime
Construction begins on Beiteynuese naval base
5360
Adam Meilaq appointed manager of Vascania football team
Fans queue for release crime novel
Zakkarija Lagriscti dies aged 60
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VI. Belt tat-Tixħim scandal | The corruption scandal that brought the curtain down
5360
Former minister Muttunbaal Gravino arrested on corruption charges
5361
Muttunbaal Gravino agrees to testify*
Two men killed by police in shootout linked to Muttunbaal Gravino
Lunzjata Bellia says corruption investigation unlikely to end before election
5362
Order of Saint Sebastian interim leader arrested
Order of Saint Sebastian politicians defect to One Flag
Former Prime Minister Botrys Meilaq arrested*
Eighteen Alagona Faction deputies step down at election
New anti-corruption party formed
Lunzjata Bellia's List political alliance formed
5362 general election results
Fifty-three current and former politicians arrested*
Lunzjata Bellia to be called as witness
Elena Alagona resigns
Alessandro Zerafa demands change
5363
Balidir Tabatabal trial delayed after prison beating
Alagona Faction dissolves
Balidir Tabatabal killed aged 68
Botrys Meilaq trial commences
5364
Alessandro Zerafa describes Balidir Tabatabal killing
Lunzjata Bellia denies knowledge of corruption
5365
Botrys Meilaq guilty on five charges
Lunzjata Bellia launches new political party
Elena Alagona given three year sentence
Grand Prince Ġakbu Maria dies aged 99*
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VII. Epilogue | After the death of Grand Prince
5365
5365 general election results*
Vanukean firm opens iron mines in Cildania
Citizens Alliance enters government
5366
Justice ministry launches anti-corruption agenda
New cabinet approved following agrarian party's collapse
Former prime minister Lunzjata Bellia releases book
Coastal communities struggle with effects of overfishing
United Social Liberal Party formed
Vanuku alleges Beiteynuese involvement in synagogue bombing
Documents reveal Beiteynuese sponsorship of far-right politics*
Foreign minister criticises Beiteynu
Grazzju Verzin shocked by Beiteynuese interference
Beiteynuese dismisses Vanukean claims
5367
Kazulia criticises Beiteynuese interference
Lażżru Alessi vindicated by Beiteynu revelations
5368
Cildania joins Beiteynu and others for anti-piracy exercises
5369
Anti-corruption legislation passed*
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Depares leadership in question after poor poll streak
18 February 5321
Hardline leader of the Bandiera Waħda, Denzilee Depares, is at risk of a leadership review over a string of poor polling results.
Polling in last place of four parties for the next general election, Bandiera Waħda leader Denzilee Depares could face a leadership review within the next 12 months according to sources within the party. The BW is consistently coming last in opinion polls for the 5323 election, prompting friction with the movement. Sources suggest local party heads are encouraging party members to call for the review, though none have yet made this position public. Depares, who was one of the founding members of the party, has been blamed for making the BW less electable through his combative populist style and hardline views on women's rights and LGBT+ rights. He has also been blamed for not creating sufficient daylight between the BW and the Constitutionalist Party (PK-AgK), who share some of Depares' conservative viewpoints. Depares is consistently ranked as the least popular national party leader, especially among female voters, but has up-til-now maintained a loyal following among grassroots members for his outspoken manner.
Under BW party rules, a leadership review can be called if a petition of members reaches 30% of the total membership - or if a majority of the party's elected representatives vote that they have no confidence in the leadership. With no members yet elected to the legislature, only the former option is viable. Women represent around 18% of the total membership and are seen as particularly distateful of Depares' anti-feminist stances. Hebilean Cildanians - who are a key part of the BW's electoral coalition - are also distrustful of the non-Hebilean, Qart Qildar-born party leader.
If Depares was toppled in a leadership review, his longtime associates Alec Benaglia (party deputy leader) and Yan Despott (party foreign affairs spokesperson) would be the favourites to take over. Former party defence spokeswoman Margerita Giudice has been speculated as a more moderate and media-friendly candidate, but her gender makes it less likely that the highly conservative and deeply religious party membership would vote for her. A wild card in the leadership race could be Lażżru Alessi, who is an ethnic Hebilean with a history of controversial statements about Yeudis.
Il Bandiera Indipendenti is a political and current affairs newspaper aligned with the Bandiera Waħda movement in Cildania. It has a religious, conservative and pro-Hebilean editorial stance.
Originally posted by Pragma on 22 Jun 2023.
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BW in huge election upset - largest party with 40% of the vote
5 September 5321
The snap election prevented a leadership review, but controversial BW leader Depares holds the cards now.
In a historic electoral upset, the Bandiera Waħda has emerged the largest party in the first multi-party elections since the coup of 5283. The conservative outfit took 39.6% of the vote and an incredible tally of 145 seats in the Council of Deputies. This makes the BW the largest party and makes it difficult for a coalition to be formed without them. A coalition with the BW would require all three other parties to unite, while a conservative coalition of the BW and the national-conservative Constitutionalist Party (PK) would have a decent majority in the legislature.
The party won a majority of the vote (54.6%) in the Jilrit region, where the AgK alliance ran a joint list and the PLR stood aside to minimise the chances of the BW. In Kinaan region the Bandiera Waħda won a staggering 52.1% of the vote, while in Aheblun they won 45%. They are the largest party in both regions and finished a strong second in Gilzon. As expected the party performed very poorly in major cities - which are more secular and cosmopoltian - and stormed to victory in Hebilean areas. Some Hebilean villages went as strongly as 80% in favour of the BW, on exceptionally high turnout. In Qart Qildar, the largest city and capital of Cildania, the BW received less than 10% of all votes cast - including an average of just 2% in polling booths around the city's largest universities. As the national results map began to fill in, it resembled a sea of blue with small but densely populated red, yellow and orange dots scattered throughout.
Just weeks ago, Bandiera Waħda leader Denzilee Depares was on the verge of a leadership review amid poor poll numbers and party infighting. After an impressive and energetic campaign, Depares has now been given an extraordinary boost by leading his party to a stunning election result. His job is surely safe, with far-right leadership contender Lażżru Alessi being dropped from the party list entirely for conspiring against the leadership.
For Depares to be made Prime Minister, however, would be extraodinary given his strongly religious views on LGBT+ rights and women's rights. He would be required to compromise his strident views or nominate another party member to the top job for the PK to consider supporting a BW-led government, perhaps angling for the Justice Ministry instead. Alec Benaglia, the party's deputy leader, and Yan Despott, its foreign affairs spokesman, stayed loyal during the leadership crisis and could be rewarded with top jobs including the Prime Minister's office if the DW were to enter government. Margerita Giudice, who challenged Depares's leadership from the left, could make a reappearence in a cabinet position - possibly as foreign minister - to reassure neighbours and allies. She was demoted to a lower spot on the party's list but won a seat regardless due to the party's over-performance.
Whatever government is formed, even if the BW is not involved, this year's elections are a shock for the ages and could have an exceptional impact on the burgeoning democracy of Cildania.
Il Bandiera Indipendenti is a political and current affairs newspaper aligned with the Bandiera Waħda movement in Cildania. It has a religious, conservative and pro-Hebilean editorial stance.
Originally posted by Pragma on 23 Jun 2023.