EPISODE II

A New Threat 

Armythia has become a planet divided by nationalistic countries rivaling for power and prestige.  To prove to their citizens and to other nations that they are, in fact, worthy of this prestige, each of the eight major nations have adopted a policy of militarism by entering into a dangerous arms race. As each nation expanded their militaries and their military budgets, it became apparent that merely having a strong military was not enough to gain the power and prestige they desired from their rivals.  

To compound the problem, several of the major nations began to run low on the major natural resources they needed to maintain their military expansion.  Some of the nations even began running low on the natural resources needed for basic survival.  From these two problems arose another ideal among the rivaling nations.  This was the policy of Imperialism.  So, the major nations, each having their own reasons, began using the vast, strong militaries that they had developed to take over weaker, undeveloped nations on the planet.

The majority of citizens on Yatween feel an obligation to protect smaller, undeveloped nations from those who believe in imperialism.   Though the majority of the nation is against imperialism, they become involved in the rivalry when they attempt to help nations that are in jeopardy of being taken over by the major nations.

Aratu has just won their independence from Zydor.  Small pockets of territories on their border with Reyden and Zydor still have Aratuians living in the area that were not given independence.   So, Aratu has no desire to expand their nation to undeveloped regions.  Instead they hope, that Reyden and Zydor will release the pocket territories to become part of Aratu.

Evershire's strong navy has already earned them a strong empire.  On the continent of Lortawan, they have already gained the territories of Odenshire, Ufnu, Corasant, Mujar, Kerta, Nefdell, and Achwasia. 

Before Calleaux became a Republic, the emperor had gained the territory of Nim on the continent of Lortawan.  Calleaux still holds this territory.  The majority of citizens in Calleaux are against imperialism, but realize that unless they participate, their nation will lose position. 

Though Reyden is wealthy in natural resources, they have been struggling to gain recognition among the other major nations.  Even with their nation on the brink of civil war, Reyden is prepared to enlarge their empire to gain the prestige they desire.

Zydor has an inflated national image.  They feel that they are already the most prestigious nation in the world.  Though they do not have territories, they do hold a sphere of influence over the northern most countries on the continent of Dunsway.

Barnock and Beyfor both feel under-appreciated by the other nations.  They feel like they should be the top nations but the other nations are not giving them the respect they deserve.  Both are ready to dive headstrong into taking over other nations to prove their worthiness.  

So the major nations of Armythia, all feeling their nations are superior, use the militaries that they have built up in a new race.... An imperial race... to claim the most territory.