User:NuclearVacuum/Sandbox/Great White South

= Great White South =


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 * A beautiful picture of Halley with the moon in the background.



Ognian

 * http://lingweb.eva.mpg.de/ids/



The "Ognian language" is related to the native languages of and  (primarily  and ). While these two languages are not related, these two would merge in forming the modern day Ognian language.

The following are basic words and etymologies.


 * Quaoar &mdash; "seashore" (in reference to it being at the entrance of the Ellsworth Sea).


 * -арўн (-arwn) &mdash; land (used in country names).


 * ушијенкн (ushyenkn) &mdash; union, federation, confederation


 * Key words


 * Огнарўн (Ognarwn) &mdash;


 * Огана (Ogana) &mdash; Ognia, Ognic


 * Русарўн (Rusarwn) &mdash; Russia


 * Русана (Rusana) &mdash; Russian


 * Ушијенкн Огана (Ushyenkn Ogana) - Ognian Confederation


 * Краннкушарўн (Krannkusharwn) - Kathar, K'athar


 * Краннкушана (Krannkushana) - Katharan, Katharian


 * Ушиеӄўенн (Ushieqwenn) - Chiefdom (territory watched over by a chief)


 * Еӄўенн (Eqwenn) - Chief (leader)

Polynesian

 * http://faroutliers.blogspot.com/2009/04/russian-pacific-colony-of-atuvai-nigau.html


 * "Hukahunga" &mdash; From the looks of it, this word is the combination of the Maori words for "snow" (huka) and "people" (hunga). Based on this search, the placement appears to be wrong. Rather it should be "Hunga Huka" in order to say "snow people." I'm not a particular fan of this name, and would rather use something more... subtle.


 * "Antarctic Maori" &mdash; can be the official term used for all the Polynesian peoples/tribes of Antarctica. Similar to "Cook Islands Maori" or "New Zealand Maori" (the later not really used).


 * Oodavai (Удавай)
 * Note: давай (davai) in Russian means "lets go" (a slight symbolism to "going inland"?).

Governmental Structure of Ognia


I've personally seen Ognia as a kind of "Native American" nation with a unique history. Though its only been recently that I began to consider the governmental structure of Ognia.

Prior to European contact, virtually the whole of the "West Antarctic Archipelago" was under the control of the "Kingdom of Kathar" (I may change the name), which operated as an. A hierarchical system of chiefs would rule from the communal and regional level, with a "Paramount Chief" (PC) ruling the nation as a whole. These regional chiefs would come together in a council (headed by the PC), which would keep and resolve issues and laws. One of the functions of this council would be to elected a new PC upon the death of the incumbent. While the selection is meant to be based on a, the vast majority were those of the "Kathar" clan/ethnic group.

In 1820, European contact began, with the Russian Empire soon to dominate the area. For a combination of reasons, Russia wouldn't conquer the core of the chiefdom (which included the "Island of Kathar" and the "Byrdian Peninsula" (the large island of OTL Antarctic Peninsula is called "Alexandria"). Instead, the rump chiefdom became a protectorate of the Russian Empire (akin to and ). During this period the governmental structure changed little, though with the PC swearing loyalty to the Tsar and the council include several Russian deputies (who focused primarily on Russian interests and rarely participating in regional affairs).

By the 1900s, the internal situation was changing in Kathar, leading to a mini civil war. Russia took the opportunity and formally annexed the territory (establishing the "Kathar Oblast"). This was short lived as the Empire fell several years later, resulting in the conflicts to continue. In the end, three nations emerged in the area, a rump "Chiefdom of Kathar" and two new chiefdoms centered around the two other tribes/ethnic groups. The internal structures of these new nations didn't differ from what had been in place.

With relations getting better and the overall changes across Antarctica, the three nations decided to reunite in the 1930s, this time under the name "United Chiefdom of Ognia." Under this new government, a meritocracy was ensured, though the chief was still selected by the council.

While the "Island of Kathar" had a native majority population, nearby Alexandria (which was colonized by the British and Russians) had a more mixed population (with creoles being dominant). There was initial hope to include the Russian regions of Alexandria, but this wouldn't happen for several decades. It wouldn't be until the early 1970s that Alexandria does, at which point the governmental structure is reorganized to appease all the peoples of the new "Ognian Confederation." The PC would be a co-head of state, still appointed by the "Council of Chiefs," yet would emerge more as a figure head. The second co-HoS and also the HoG would be the President, who is democratically elected by the people (who would act as the de facto leader). A "Council of Deputies" is also established, which will be the civilian legislature of a bicameral "Parliament" (the Council of Chiefs being the second and less powerful house). Additional territory is added to Ognia by the mid 1980s.

The "Council of Deputies" is democratically elected and focuses on laws and virtually all legislative matters of Ognia. The "Council of Chiefs" has less power, and is comprised of the many regional chiefs across the nation. Their main jobs are primarily among themselves and their communities, but are entitled to appoint a fixed number of deputies of the CoD (as well as select a PC upon the death/resignation of the incumbent). Unlike the CoD, the CoCh is only commenced once every few years.

Only existing in the "core region" are the traditional chiefdoms for the three provinces and several communities within them. These are the few non-democratic regions within the nation, but are placed under governmental scrutiny to secure the rights of the people. The chiefs of these selected communities, the three provinces, and PC himself all make up the CoCh.

Midnight Coast


The Midnight Coast is a governorate of Bellinsgauzenia. Unlike the other governorates, the Midnight Coast was initially a Dutch colony up until the 1830s/40s. Rather than force the Dutch settlers off of the continent, Russia allowed them to stay in the area. The reasoning was primarily to promote the development of the area. The Russians would also encourage non-Russian settling of the area, with both Dutch and Afrikaners moving to the area during the mid 1800s.

Today the governorate retains a distinctive identity compared to the rest of the nation. Those of Dutch decent make up the majority, though the population has been Russified by today.


 * Name


 * : Middernachtkust
 * : Полуночный Берег (Polunochnyy Byeryeg)
 * Полуночнобереговая губерния (Polunochnobyeryegovaya guberniya)
 * Полуночнобереговой (masculine)

Basic Timeline for Bellinsgauzenia (and Region)

 * The following is a basic timeline regarding Bellinsgauzenia's evolution following the collapse of the Russian Empire.


 * 1918 &mdash; Representatives from the six oblasts of Russian Antarctica come together in Novopetrograd in what would become known as the "Continental Assembly." These representatives express their support for the in the  and oppose communism both in Russia and Antarctica. The oblasts request Allied support in Antarctica, allowing foreign troops to enter Russian Antarctica.


 * 1920 &mdash; With Allied troops leaving Russia to communism, the provisional governments of Russian Antarctica officially declare independence form Russia. Fighting continues against communist forces in Antarctica, but to a lesser extent then in Europe. Most in Russian Antarctica request the end of Allied intervention, but the provisional governments are slow to request this (in fear of a communist takeover). The more radical elements of the White Movement begin to emerge in the Continental Assembly and Antarctic fascism begins to rise.


 * 1921 &mdash; Fighting between Allied/Assembly troops and the fascist Nationalists begin in Eastern Antarctica. Around the same time, the Krannkush majority begin to revolt against the Russian minority government in the Krannkush Oblast (the ).


 * 1923 &mdash; The majority of Allied troops have left Eastern Antarctica as Nationalist forces establish control in the Midnight Coast, New Ukraine, and the Lake Vostok area of Oodavai (modern day Upper Oodavai). The Ross Sea coast (including modern day Pakanga and Novopetrograd) and New Vestfold remain under Allied control. In Western Antarctica, the KLA is able to secure control over the oblasts, with some fighting taking place along the Ellsworth Sea and the "provisional safe haven" of "Zemlya Aleksandra".


 * 1925 &mdash; After years of fighting, the "Treaty of Novopetrograd" is ratified by the Allies and many Russo-Krannkush factions of Antarctica. As part of the agreement, the Allied forces would completely vacate the former Russian territories, in exchange a defined border between Russian Antarctica and the British would be established (in the process giving New Vestfold and the Ross Dependency to the British). Within months after Allied troops leave, fighting between the Ognian tribes (Krannkush against others) breaks out into a civil war. In Zemlya Aleksandra, communist forces begin to re-emerge and soon another civil war begins.


 * 1926 &mdash; Unable to establish a connection between the Nationalist East, Zemlya Aleksandra falls to the communist forces (establishing the People's Republic). The rise of a communist state in Antarctica creates a red scare among the nationalist governments of the east. Within the year, the eastern oblasts come together and establish Bellinsgauzenia as a "federation of fascist governorates."


 * 1927 &mdash; The first elections are held in Bellinsgauzenia, with the National Party (which was the only one) retaining control over the new nation. Modernization and militarization takes place. The former Krannkush Oblast eventually breaks up into three independent chiefdoms. The "People's Republic of Zemlya Aleksandra" would solidify communist control.


 * 1930s/40s &mdash; Likely following the chaos in Asia and Europe, Bellinsgauzenia goes to war against Zemlya Aleksandra in an attempt to crush communism (being this timeline's ). In Europe, Bellinsgauzenia expresses their support for the Axis Powers. Bellinsgauzenia also begins to secretly supply pro-Nazi New Swabia so they can fight off British imperialism, but Bellinsgauzenian troops are not deployed. Bellinsgauzenian pressure on Britain would help to secure a peace deal for New Swabia (allowing them to remain independent). Though as part of the deal, Stalin demands Bellinsgauzenia end their assault on Zemlya Aleksandra, which they reluctantly do (seeing more potential in New Swabia).


 * 1950s &mdash; Following the assassination of Boris Kovalenko (combined with the global demise of fascism in general), the National Party looses favor among the people. His successor implements reforms in Bellinsgauzenia. The less radical Constitution Party emerges following the end of the National Party.


 * 1960s/70s &mdash; After decades of containment by the Antarctic nations, the communist government collapses in Zemlya Aleksandra. A civil war soon breaks out between the Euro-Russian minority (supported by Bellinsgauzenia) and the Creole majority (supported by Ognia). At the same time, civil war breaks out in New Swabia, with Bellinsgauzenia initially supporting the fascist government. With the Progressives coming to power in Bellinsgauzenia in 1975, moves to end the wars begin. A democratic government is established in ZA, which eventually unites to form the Ognian Confederation. In New Swabia, democracy also emerges.


 * 1970s/80s &mdash; Under Progressive rule, Bellinsgauzenia becomes more internationalist. With terrorist actions breaking out in New Devon, Bellinsgauzenia becomes a pusher to peacefully resolve the situation (as opposed to outright supporting the violence).


 * 1990s &mdash; Bellinsgauzenia's global influence is expanded following the collapse of the USSR. The is established between Bellinsgauzenia and its continental allies. Its military is greatly expanded. In the later half of the decade, Bellinsgauzenia detonates a nuclear bomb, becoming the only nation in the southern hemisphere to have nuclear weapons.


 * 2007 &mdash; With the global economic recession taking place in Bellinsgauzenia, the Constitution Party wins the presidency for the first time since the 1970s.

Presidents of Bellinsgauzenia

 * N = National Party
 * C = Constitution Party
 * P = Progressive Party


 * 1927 &mdash; Sergei Gavrilov (N)
 * 1931
 * 1935 &mdash; Boris Kovalenko (N) (assassinated) - Leonid Itsov
 * 1939
 * 1943
 * 1947
 * 1951
 * 1955 &mdash; Alexei Yunge (N)
 * 1959 &mdash; Maksim Pogodin (C)
 * 1963 &mdash; Yevgeny Ryakhin (C)
 * 1967
 * 1971 &mdash; Vsevolod Onegin (C)
 * 1975 &mdash; Oleg Bogomolov (P)
 * 1979
 * 1983 &mdash; Sergey Fomin (P)
 * 1987
 * 1991 &mdash; Svetlana Lopatina (P)
 * 1995
 * 1999 &mdash; Dragoslav Brozovic (P)
 * 2003
 * 2007 &mdash; Dorofey Zakharchenko (P)
 * 2011 &mdash; Bronislav Vroom (C)
 * 2015


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Russian Antarctica


The Russian Empire establishes six oblasts in Antarctica.


 * Krannkush (Краннкушкая обл.) &mdash; Originally a protectorate of the Russian Empire, the region was formally annexed in the early 1900s. The region is the only area in Antarctica to retain a native majority.


 * Midnight Coast (Полуночнобереговая обл.) &mdash; The region was initially colonized by the Dutch, but became part of Russia following a short war. The oblast had a Dutch and Afrikaner population.


 * New Ukraine (Новоукраинская обл.) &mdash; Parts of this area were under dispute with the United Kingdom (later to become New Vestfold).


 * Vaiood (Вайудская обл.) &mdash; Occupying Lake Vostok and river system, the region was established following the discovery of gold.


 * Yuzhnaya Zemlya (Южноземльская обл.) &mdash; Initially named after (by Bellingshausen). The current name literally means "Southern Land," and was the Russian translation of  (the original name for Antarctica). The region is unique for Russian Antarctica as it consists of a Creole majority (those of mixed Russian and Ognian ancestry), with a unique culture to boot.


 * Zamorie (Заморская обл.) &mdash; The name literally translates as "beyond the sea" (in reference to beyond the Ross Sea) and is in homage to . The region is most noted for its abundance of coal.

South Pole
The following is for me to explain how the South Pole will function under the current layout of Antarctica.

Firstly, the South Pole would be a pseudo-independent nation. In which case it hold no sovereignty over its territory and no other nations have formal claims to the territory.

The entity was created in the mid 1950s (a little later than canon). Think of it similarly to the from OTL (i.e., free for all).

The "Antarctic Assembly" is the governing body of the South Pole. It would include representatives from (at the bare minimum) the Antarctic states which gave up territory. Issues are solved with a two-thirds majority vote. A "Director General" is elected from the assembly.

A potential full name for the territory may be the "South Pole Free Territory" (in reference to the ).


 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg South Pole Free Territory (SPFT)
 * Flag of Russia.svg Южнополярная Свободная Территория (ЮПСТ)

Subdivisions of Antarctica
{{legend|lightblue|Unitary State}} {{legend|lightgreen|Federation}}


 * Notes

The German Empire would administer New Swabia as a colony, which in turn would become a mandate/province of the UK. Because of this unitary organization, New Swabia today would be divided into districts (Kreise).

New Swabia



 * History


 * Colony of New Swabia (1880s-1910s)
 * Mandate of New Swabia (1910s-1939)
 * State of New Swabia (1939-1980s)
 * Republic of New Swabia (1980s-Present)


 * Notes

When New Swabia fought for independence in the 1940s, the Nazi Party of New Swabia (NSPNS) mirrored Hitler's Third Reich as much as they could. With Germany's defeat in World War II, NS required to reform both its government and image to secure their independence and ideology. While still a single-party state, a true parliamentary system is established. A Chancellor runs the nation (not a Fuhrer), and the Reichstag is comprised of members from single-member constituencies. The citizens of New Swabia are entitled to vote in elections, but this is nowhere near as democratic as today.

Rather than deny the Holocaust and risk more war, the NSPNS opts to wash away any anti-Semitic platforms from government and party politics. Though the Jewish population didn't suffer the same fate as those in Europe, governmental segregation and de facto segregation would be implemented under NSPNS rule (think the US or ND to an extent).

Following the in the 1970s-1980s, a truly democratic nation is established. Much of the governmental structures remain the same, but more... democratic.

British Antarctica



 * Colonies


 * Cooksland &mdash; Initially claimed and settled by those from New South Wales, the colony split off later on. Became the core of.


 * Enderby &mdash; The first British colony in Eastern Antarctica, the colony claimed the territory west of the Amery Gulf. Today is the core of Eduarda.


 * Nova Hibernia &mdash; (New Ireland) Along the border with New Swabia. Founding province of.


 * South Virginia &mdash; Named after, this colony was established well inland and to the South Pole. The colony joined , but may have lost some territory to Eduarda (the "Eduardian Panhandle"?).