The Nordland Saga

by Striderwannabe

Introduction: Why Write History
When Nordreich was reestablished in May 2009 it was a gamble with no promised payoff. Having taken many twists and turns throughout its time in Cyber Nations, Nordreich was not particularly well liked or respected by many on the modern Planet Bob. Its legacy had been demonized by newcomers who only understood what was told to them by second or third parties and not by members of the Reich themselves. It was widely suggested that Nordreich travel a new path to rediscover its success in Cyber Nations. So why write a history we may better forget?

The truth is we cannot forget. To do so would be a greater injustice than the sum of all unjust actions undertaken by Nordreich and some of its members throughout its history. The challenge of the present, for me and my fellow members, is to remember the past without falling into its pitfalls.

This document was published as an all-uniting and all-encompassing history of Nordreich and its members. It was written primarily to educate all current and future Nordlanders of their legacy, and to inform on the history so often recalled by those who were there to witness it. By writing our history, we grant ourselves foundation upon which we build our future glory.

Pre-October 2006: Early Movements
The early Germanic movements began in the spring of 2006, with the formation of the Alliance of Axis Nations (AoAN) in Cyber Nations. While this event is one that may not be taken as a major step in the history of Nordland, it holds the distinction of being one of the earliest of its formative events. This history lies more directly in the hands of two alliances, formed in the summer of the same year.

The Prussian Federation (PrF) was the first of the two catalysts, established on July 19th, 2006. As a splinter state from the Alliance of Axis Nations, it was founded by individuals who cited irreconcilable differences of critical opinion with the dictator of the Axis. It is very important and interesting to note that the Federation was formed as a Republic, without leanings of strong authoritarianism. In this, it has come to be an exception within the greater Nordland movement, and is noteworthy not for its failures, but rather for this dynamic which helped to shape the monarchic structure seen in Nordland today.

The Volksleitung (VL), which was founded by Sigmund Ceowulf, Magnus Nordir, and John C Calhoun on August 12th, 2006, was a self-proclaimed break-away the greater Axis as well, leaving over concerns of the alliance’s well-being and its direction. The Volksleitung ran itself according to a policy of European cultural and ethnic nationalism. One such offspring of this policy was the Volksleitung Volkskommissariat (VLVK), a foreign legion of non-Germanic member states who retained a distinct identity and yet enjoyed equal treatment as their Germanic counterparts.

Brotherhood was found on common ground between both alliances, though the common goals of each differed by some margin. The Prussian Federation, founded on a system of democratic process for all executive offices, gave itself towards forming a Germanic Republic as a sharp alternative to the authoritarianism found in the Axis. Ambition to create a unified Germanic homeland was not one strongly held by the Federation; rather, the ambition for change from the status quo the Axis had introduced was predominant.

The ambition found in the Volksleitung was equal but dedicated to other means. The Volksleitung declared itself a Germanic alliance, with Magnus Nordir, who would later become the second Kaiser of Nordreich, stating, "Our ultimate goal is true socialism and brotherhood for all Germanic peoples throughout the Cyberverse." This platform was positive in its consolidation of power under the coalition formed between the Volksleitung and the Prussian Federation.

These two alliances found brotherhood in their common ideals, and the mutual tension between themselves and the Axis. Diplomatic cooperation came to a head on October 13th, 2006 with the foundation of the Nordreich.

October 2006: The Pre-kaiser period
Nordreich resulted from a merger between the Prussian Federation and the Volksleitung. These two alliances were the primer Germanic nationalist alliances in the Cyberverse at the time, and held a close bond due to similar histories in the game between the leaders. Following lengthy discussions, the union was made official on October 13th, 2006 and announced to the world the following day.

The notable figures involved in the merger discussions are outlined below:

Kaiser Martens – Volksleitung Triumvirate Striderwannabe – Chancellor of the Prussian Federation Joerg Goldskywalker – Founder of the Prussian Federation Emperor B – Minister of the Prussian Federation Fredrich Meinhoff – Minister of the Prussian Federation Magnus Nordir – Volksleitung Triumvirate Sigmund Ceowulf – Volksleitung Triumvirate

The new alliance was received well and quickly reached 100 members. On October 24th, Nordreich signed its first military pact with the New Polar Order, establishing its status as an ally of the Orders in early Cyber Nations history.

The Nordreich armed forces upon the alliance’s foundation were scattered and largely relics of the Volksleitung military. In late October, a reorganization effort spearheaded by Wartides14 overhauled the outdated system into an early version of the modern Nordreich military. On October 28th the Wehrmacht was declared fit for service and its officers were sworn in, with Wartides14 as the head of all forces.

On October 19th, Nordreich engaged in its first armed conflict by declaring war on the Sons of Liberty (SoL) alliance. Citing SoL aggression against non-leftist and nationalist nations for “ideological differences” Nordreich forced the surrender and disbandment of SoL the following day and victory was declared. This conflict, named the “October Massacre”, marked the first of several conflicts between the Nordreich and the many Leftist alliances of the Cyberverse.

November 2006 - December 2006: The First Martens Era
The October Massacre revealed much internal inefficiency in the structure of Nordreich; in an effort to streamline the alliance, the office of Kaiser was created as the ruling monarch of the alliance. On November 3rd, Kaiser Martens was crowned as the first Kaiser of Nordreich; his role as a mediator during the merger talks won him popularity in both the Prussian Federation and his native Volksleitung, making him the common choice of the membership and government.

Weeks into Martens’ rule, however, tensions with the Left once again came to a head. Upon its formation, Nordreich had adopted the Maroon team and quickly established a place for itself among the other alliances of the sphere. On November 14th the International Communist Party (ICP), at the time the premier leftist alliance, announced its decision to relocate to the Maroon sphere. In response, several Maroon alliances joined Nordreich in demanding that ICP rescind the decision.

In addition to this ultimatum, Nordreich published an extensive intelligence report that suggested ICP intended to undermine the Reich’s position in Maroon and take over the team senate. Additional information proved the existence of severe anti-Nordreich sentiment within the alliance which was fueling the decision to move to Maroon. Tensions broke out into war soon after a prominent ICP member resigned from his alliance and launched a nuclear attack against Deutschland, Kaiser Martens' nation.

Citing the nuking of its Kaiser and the information in the intelligence report as reason, a Nordreich-led coalition invaded the International Communist Party on the evening of November 14th, 2006. The ICP gained some support from allies and sympathizers and the conflict quickly escalated to include non-Maroon alliances. The war waged until November 16th until unconditional peace was declared with the ICP; this quick end was encouraged by the threat of a global war due to additional alliances’ plans to enter against either side.

The “Maroon War” was a tactical victory for Nordreich; the International Communist Party met the demands of Nordreich and their Maroon allies and relocated to the Pink team.

After the war, Nordreich made two significant decisions in its foreign affairs. The first of these was the Northern Defense Front (NDF), a tripartite defense pact between Nordreich, the Maroon Defense Coalition (MDC), and the United Global Order (UGO) signed on the 24th of November. The group quickly grew to include twelve alliances; new signatories were quickly and haphazardly accepted in fear of growing tensions between the separate political factions in the game. The NDF failed a mere 44 days after its creation, due to growing too large, too quickly.

On December 11th Nordreich announced a protectorate treaty with the Imperial Cabal of Nationalists (ICON). This treaty was the first protectorate agreement in recorded history. ICON eventually joined Nordreich altogether, bringing several members who would rise to prominence within the Reich.

It was December 20th, 2006 and the world was quickly heading towards a global conflict. Nordreich’s role in this conflict was not yet fully realized, but Kaiser Martens announced that he would temporarily be relieved of the throne by Magnus Nordir, ex-Volksleitung Triumvirate and Riksbeskytter (second to the Kaiser).