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March 1947: The counter revolution begins in the eastern part of the kingdom





"After more than a year in which the communist scourge has spread over the western half of the country almost unopposed, the people of the eastern provinces have banded together in defense of the nation. Under the banner of the Fascist National Front, a counter revolution was declared with the objective of restoring law and order and bringing the communist rebels to justice. "

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May 1947: The Fascist National Front liberates the city of Abinsk





"Less than two months after the establishment of the Fascist National Front, the forces under their command have scored a victory in the western part of the kingdom and liberated the city of Abinsk. The second and third divisions of the newly formed army under the banner of the Fascist National Front have obliterated the communist resistance in the city. This marks the first setback for the communist rebels since their self-proclaimed  revolution began. The swift victory was celebrated by the local population which welcomed the victorious forces as liberators from the communist scourge. "

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Excerpt from the Samantran international archive, section: Allied States of Ardia
1952: The Samantran Civil War rages on




Titus Labienus, reporter from the Allied States of Ardia, providing coverage of the Samantran civil war

"More than five years have passed since the beginning of what is now called the Samantran civil war and peace is nowhere in sight. The ongoing conflict between the communist and fascist factions have wrecked the country and caused millions of deaths, half of them of starvation and disease. The civil war has also brought the demise of the country’s monarchy when, three years into the war, the ruling king Vladislav Godunov was forced to abdicate and cease what little power he had left to the fascists.


Samantrans have left the country in droves escaping to whatever country would take them. A lucky few even made their way to the Allied States of Ardia. Regardless of what side of the conflict they flee from, they all tell a similar story of abuse, starvation and unspeakable atrocities committed by the two warring factions.


Representatives from both sides of the conflict have blamed the other side for escalating the conflict and have justified their reprehensible actions against civilians as retaliation. Furthermore, there have been unsubstantiated claims that the communist faction is being secretly supported by Soviet Rodina but no credible evidence has been provided so far.


I spent less than a week in Samantra but I have seen more tragedies than I can recall. It pains me to see our former allies going through such immense hardships, a once proud people that stood beside us in the most difficult of times is now hopelessly broken. I can only pray that the people of Samantra will find peace soon.


This has been Titus Labienus reporting for..."

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Excerpt from the Samantran international archive, section: Allied States of Ardia
1953: The Civil War in Samantra takes a new turn


"According to local reports two months ago a spontaneous riot in the city of Abinsk, in the communist controlled Samantra, lead to an unexpected turn of events. The spontaneous riot, allegedly started because of chronic food shortage, engulfed much of the city and eventually lead to the rioters storming the prison where political prisoners were kept. Among those liberated was Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of the persecuted Church of Samantra. It is yet unclear what happened but reports indicate he is now leading the rioters and his movement is spreading across the communist side of Samantra. "



Relatives of the deceased political prisoners identifying their lost relatives in the Abinsk prison

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Excerpt from the Samantran international archive, section: Allied States of Ardia
1954 : The Legionnaires, a paramilitary force loyal to Patriarch Bartholomew, have taken the Samantran capital 


"A year after his escape from prison, Patriarch Bartholomew has lead a nationwide riot against the communist and fascist factions that ravaged the country for almost a decade. With the fall of the capital, the last remaining forces loyal to the fascists have surrendered to the Legionnaires, a paramilitary forces made up people loyal to the Patriarch.

Patriarch Bartholomew has called on the last pockets of communist resistance to surrender and according to sources it is expected they will do so in the coming week. While it is perhaps too early to say for certain it is possible that peace will finally come to Samantra. "



Patriarch Bartholomew, the now de facto leader of post war Samantra

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