No More Ascendancy

The scenario No More Ascendancy explores a world in which most of the Southern Netherlands follow the footsteps of the Dutch Republic and declare themselves independent from Spain at the end of the Twelve Years' Truce in 1621.

The Twelve Years' Truce was a period in which the Southern Netherlands had exceptionally high autonomy from Spain. The will of Philip II stated that direct Spanish rule should be re-imposed on Belgium if Isabella of Spain died with no heirs. This happened in April 1621. Hence, the point of divergence is right here, where Belgium, in a "now or never" mentality and aware of the imminent Spanish conquest, acquires independence before the Spanish are ready to retake their lands.

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