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The Boronian War

As the leader of the Forgotten Nation was a veteran of the previous war against Boranor, it is no surprise that a war was re declared upon Boranor soon after the "Hero" took charge. However, this time, the Forgotten Nation were the aggressors, and Boranor the victims. Though the "Heroes" fought back the Boronian armies, they were unable to follow them into their own territory, due to the heavy fortification of their homeland and the small size of the mercenary's band. However, once the "Hero" took control over the Nation, he saw an opportunity to "take revenge" upon the Boronians for their invasion. This is what he utilized to gain support for the war, and the people supported his every word. Despite having just gone through a brutal war that almost ended their nation, the people of the Nation were willing to fight again for "revenge." This war, however, was the first mark of destruction to come, and painted perfectly the "ideal world" that the "Hero" truly desired.

Boranor was a sizable nation, unknown to many nations, even those neighboring it, due to its utter lack of relations outside itself. However, its ambiguity worked in the nations favor, as it could be glossed over by many war mongering nations and seize the land of weaker nations without recognition from the victim's allies. This was how Boranor grew; being ignored by the top dogs while swallowing up the smaller nations. The reason for this was that the residents of Boranor were incredibly stupid. Reasons for their insanely low IQ vary, with some claiming it was due to their diet, while others claiming it was a sort of mass genetic alteration. Whatever the case, the only power Boranor had was their incredible size. Their technology was primitive, starting with only stone spears and arrows, but soon developed as the nation swallowed more nations. Soon, Boronians were experiencing common day luxuries, though not working toward any new developments. Boranor's reasoning for attacking the Forgotten Nation was the same for all its other wars: to swallow whole the weak nation that resides there. It just so happens that this was the first time that their food not only got away, but bit back.

Despite the "Hero's" lack of knowledge upon most functions of government, he did know how to build an army. Drafting for the Nation's forces was done immediately, and invited all citizens, regardless of sex or race, to fight. It is estimated that the draft picked up more than 50,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 25, adding to the 25,000 armed forces already in the nations service. This meant that 3% of the nation's population was in service to the armed forces during the first year of the war. The "Hero," thanks to his supreme power, was also able to instantly convert 15% of the nation's industry to weapon manufacturers, arming the military to the teeth. The "Hero" also hired scientists to experiment with various technologies and energy sources in attempts in making more advanced weaponry. With a buzzing military, a supportive nation, and a thirst for revenge, the "Hero" and the Forgotten Nation was prepared to stamp Boranor into the dust.

The first year of the war was entirely done on the home front. Despite the strength of the Nation's military, they were unable to cut through Boranor's superior numbers and powerful defenses. The section of Boranor connecting to the Forgotten Nation was a vast mountain range, with fortifications still standing from the previous war. On top of this, the "Hero" had not hired any generals to take charge, insisting that "he alone could fight the Boronian savages." While the loss of life was few, many of the Nation's soldiers were taken hostage and either became slaves or were attempted to be brainwashed. However, this lack of progress only strengthened soldier's morale, inspiring many more to take up arms for their Nation in order to "free their brethren."

The second year of war saw a small amount of progress made. A technological breakthrough found by War Scientists produced an explosive capable of toppling entire buildings. The weapon utilized a very potent amount of Plasmic energy to spark a destructive explosion that had a blast radius of 25 meters. What made the weapon even more deadly was that it could be shrunk down to the size of a hand grenade, granting even one soldier the capability to fell a Boronian fort. This breakthrough into Plasmic energy would inspire many other breakthroughs throughout the Nation's lifetime, and not all military based. These Plasma Grenades, as named by military personnel, crippled Boronian towers and forts, granted that the grenades hit their mark. While many forts were downed thanks to the Grenades, craters and holes in the mountains are also attributed to them, causing severe changes to the mountain ecosystem by changing water flow and even destroying some habitations. However, these side effects were ignored, and the Plasma Grenade saw usage throughout the rest of the war.

During the war's third year, the Forgotten Nation gained increasing progress in the invasion of Boranor territory. Unaccustomed to counter attacks made by nations, Boronians were unsure of how to respond to invading forces. The Forgotten Nation's military was able to enter Boronian territory with little trouble, razing villages and towns as they made their way farther into enemy territory. Attempts were made by Boranor to halt the invasion, but the technological superiority of the Forgotten Nation's Plasma Grenades, and their new Plasma Guns, caused more retreats than successes. The success made by the Forgotten Nation inspired others to take up arms, causing 50,000 more drafts to be made within that year alone. Many of the old accounts found attribute the "Hero's" leadership skills to the Nation's success, though in reality it was mainly due to the continuing research into Plasmic energy and Boranor's lack of preparation. Nonetheless, the praise and success helped boost the "Hero's" ego, and therefore his charisma.

Year four was a slowing point in the war. The Forgotten Nation's troops had entered deeper into Boronian territory, and found that rations and supplies were becoming scarce. This scarcity was due to the increasing number of citizens leaving their ordinary lives to draft into the military, with 10% of the Nation's population fighting in the war by June. Despite the obvious need for sanctions in food production and transportation, the "Hero" continued investing in military funding and research, convinced that the slow down was caused by inferior technology. Without a constant food supply, many military camps began to claim Boronian plantations and cities, killing innocents and consuming their supplies. Though attempts to progress toward the heart of Boranor were made, none made much progress, as Boranor had now prioritized the protection of their capital. As progress slowed and battles dragged on, Boronians were left to the devises of a blood thirsty nation.

The final year of the war, year four's stalemate was broken by another breakthrough in the Military Research Department. Utilizing Plasmic energy, as well as an improved understanding of aerodynamics, newer planes were built that were designed to be fast and fuel efficient. These designs, while first being utilized in combat planes, was eventually incorporated into shipping planes, allowing supplies and soldiers to get around faster. The combat planes were also able to fly longer, allowing for more precise raids on enemy bases. The ability to send supplies faster, as well as get troops onto the battlefield quicker, allowed the Nation's troops to break through enemy lines, and into the center of Boranor. Realizing the impending doom marching its way towards the capital, the royal family of Boranor fled the capital, leaving decoys in their place. The decoys worked, as the Forgotten Nation's forces soon swarmed the capital, destroying the city and capturing the supposed "King" and "Queen." The unknown decoys were swiftly brought back to the Nation, where they were publicly executed by the "Hero" himself. Though the idea of public executions performed by Tyrants is seen as appalling today, the citizens praised the "Hero" for his success in crushing the "savages." Leaving Boranor with a supposed lack of government, the Nation claimed land up to the heart of Boranor, and began demilitarization.

In the aftermath of the Boronian War, an estimated 2,000 casualties were suffered by the Forgotten Nation, while Boranor suffered over 16,000 military casualties. Boronain citizen casualties are estimated to be 1,500, though the exact number is most likely greater. Only 4 of the Nation's troops were unaccounted for, most likely being made permanent slaves of Boranor. A total of 515,040 citizens took part in the military battles, with 75% of that number having been drafted within the five years of the war. Despite having been praised for his "military genius and leadership abilities," the "Hero" still saw the effects of his over militarization take into effect during the war's aftermath. A scarcity of jobs caused many war veterans fall into poverty, and those that had jobs were left to hunger, as farmers and food producers that had entered the war were only now returning home. While the conversion from non-military to military in the industry was seamless, the conversion back to regular industry was more rocky, with some bushiness having to shutdown due to bankruptcy. With industries slowly starting up, food supplies low, and many people unemployed, the Nation's economy plummeted, and would take years to recover.

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