Solostar

(entry still in progress)

Location
Solostar is located in the southeastern portion of North America, centered east of the Mississippi River, inland from the Gulf of Mexico.

Founding
Thom Solo and his followers first declared the Republic of Solostar on April 15, 2006. The new nation was named after its founder--over his objections--and as a shining star for all to see. Seeking friends in both peace and war, Solostar joined the Legion shortly after it fell under attack from Cromland.

War with Cromland
On April 18, 2006--merely 3 days after its founding--Solostar was attacked by the forces of Cromland. The Solostar army stood firm after the initial assault, dealing the enemy far almost three times the damage that they caused. Two days later, Loook of Cromland sent an offer of peace, which was accepted.

Rogue Wars (Beepoon)
Beepoon, a rogue nuclear terrorist nation, began showing signs of activity in May and was engaged by Bouvetia as an Enemy of the Legion. Solostar responded to a call to arms on May 15, 2006, sending cruise missiles down on Beepoon, combined with ground assault. The initial push failed, but a quick regrouping led to victory, and further attacks sent the rogue into anarchy. This was Solostar's first step towards recognition on the global stage.

The Second Polar War
When the Legion entered the Second Polar War against the NAAC, in support of the NPO, Solostar found itself in the thick of the fight, though its leaders strove for diplomatic solutions. (more to follow)

Government
Although Solostar began as a republic, most of its elected leaders were ill-prepared to govern a nation, and so Thom Solo took command as Grand Duke. Shortly after the Second Polar War ended, elections were held and the nation became a republic once more. The people were quite happy, and their leaders ruled fairly... or so it seemed. However, recent evidence of corruption and undue influence from corporate interests led to civil unrest. Finally Thom Solo--who had retired from rulership and was content as Solostar's representative in the Legion--took control again, with the support of the people and military. Reinstated as Grand Duke, he has established a constitutional monarchy that provides the people with a forum to make their wishes and needs heard, but leaves final authority in the Grand Duke's hands.