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A Brief History of The Oceanic Republic
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Two days after WW2 ended, Kusno Sosrodihardjo (Sukarno), an influential nationalist leader, declared independence and was appointed president of Indonesia. Armed and diplomatic conflict followed for the next 4 years with the Dutch trying to reestablish their rule. In 1949, the Dutch formally recognized Indonesian independence. However, Sukarno's power was relatively weak, and a loose confederation of Indonesian States were created.

Between 1952 to 1956, the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand joined to form the unstable Malay Commonwealth. The succession of the Indonesian state of Sumatra angered the Indonesian Confederation, even to the point where President Sukarno debated the idea of war. However, the Malay Commonwealth was far superior to the Indonesian Confederation, both militarily and economically. Instead, President Sukarno issued a ban on all Singaporean and Malayan goods, successfully installing an embargo. In order to counteract the negative effects of the embargo, Sukarno focused trade elsewhere, especially with western countries and Australia.

In early 1960, a coup led by General Hur toppled the existing regime in the Malay Commonwealth and established a military junta. With the support of the military behind him, General Hur forced the unification of the new state, named from his home country of Singapore. Within the next year, he had consolidated his power, and solidified the nation under a single banner. The Indonesians however, feared this new State, as it showed signs of aggression towards the neighboring islands.

The Indonesian Confederation struggled on for the next several years. In 1965, An attempted coup was countered by the army, who led a violent anti-communist purge, during which the Communist Party of Indonesia was blamed for the coup and effectively destroyed. Between 500,000 and one million people were killed. During this time the head of the military, General Suharto, outmaneuvered Sukarno and was appointed President in 1967. Suharto abolished the Confederation and in its place created a Stratocracy.

In 1968, Burma was invaded and then annexed by the Singaporeans, lead by General Hur. The Indonesian government began to panic; they feared that the Singaporeans would soon reach over and try to grab other parts of Indonesia as well. President Suharto began looking for allies...

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The year was 1965. Australia was seeking its independence from the British Empire. Small pockets of resistance began to appear, especially along the southeastern coast. By 1966, the revolution was national, with General Donald Bradman at its lead. The British were easily forced from the mainland, but the Australians had trouble on the seas. Yet with the help of several newly formed Indonesian States, Australia was able to consolidate its power on the sea. In 1967, Australia became independent from the British Empire, electing the war hero Donald Bradman as its President.

Soon after receiving Independence from the British, President Bradman began gearing up Australia's military, almost tripling its size and budget. The navy and the air force were highly benefited from the increase. Tensions were still high with Britain, and recent intelligence showed a large buildup of the British navy near Oceania. Many Australians feared retaliation. President Bradman looked to the other Oceanic nations for allies...

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President Suharto of Indonesia and President Bradman met on January 30, 1969 in Canberra. The conference itself lasted several weeks. By March 5, both Presidents brought a new Constitution to their respective countries; a Constitution that would untie Indonesia and Australia into a supreme Stratocracy. Thus the Oceanic Republic of Australia was created, and no longer were the threats of either the British or the Singaporeans important. However, tensions began to ease with the British, and over time, a warm relationship was established. Singapore on the other hand, remained hostile and tense, even after their dictator died in 1981. Thus the embargo was kept in place, and still is to this day.

OCC: This isn't done yet, I still have to add more details for Australia. I'm outta juice at the moment.
Edited by Antartis, Mar 21 2010, 05:53 AM.
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