PAGE 10: THE AGE OF STRIFE FOR HUMANS, THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION FOR THE CORVUNS
The Industrial Revolution began for the Corvus Republic when they discovered and translated the blueprints and records of old US Settlements. This pivotal moment led to extensive research into ancient technologies, ultimately allowing the Republic to harness and master power generation on an unprecedented scale. With the introduction of massive factories, production surged to levels previously unimaginable. Once obsolete, handmade blacksmithing was replaced by factory-made goods, with Corvuns now occupying these factories as skilled laborers.
The industrial age spurred rapid advancements, including the factory farming of Grox, which transformed the Corvuns from a primitive society into a more sophisticated, technological one. Tribes and chiefs gradually disintegrated, whether by choice or force, replaced by the Corvus Republic, where technology began to make life easier for all. Traditional nests evolved into towering artificial trees—sturdier than natural ones—capable of housing Corvun families. New buildings began to rise, symbolizing a rapidly advancing civilization.
One of the hallmark inventions of this era was the Air Car—a hybrid between a helicopter and a car. Powered by water siphoned through specially designed water plants, this vehicle not only made long-distance travel easier but also contributed to environmental health by encouraging rainfall, which nourished the Grox grazing pastures. It allowed Corvuns to travel far distances without tiring their wings. The age of industrialization was truly a technological renaissance, turning the Corvuns from warlords and hunters into a thriving, sophisticated society.
As the Republic’s technology advanced, one of the most ambitious projects was the creation of gigantic artificial trees reaching high into the sky, becoming the new urban centers. These towering structures became hubs of Corvun culture, opportunity, and affordable housing for the growing population, marking an era of prosperity.
The dawn of medicine also arrived, with Dr. Avian Aurelian, the Pioneer of Vaccination, making a groundbreaking discovery in combating one of the most devastating diseases to ever strike the Corvuns: the Plague of Vyruna. This disease, resembling one of Nurgle's plagues, devastated Corvun populations before Dr. Aurelian's ingenuity saved millions. He achieved this by taking the plague’s deadly genes, recreating a weaker strain, and using it to immunize the Corvun population. This revolutionary vaccine ensured that the Corvus Republic could continue its rise without being crippled by disease.
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PAGE 11: THE CORVUN UNIFICATION WAR
The Corvun Unification War marked a brutal and bloody conflict as the newly-formed Corvus Republic clashed with the resistant Corvun city-states. The introduction of firearms by the human colonists drastically altered Corvun warfare. The M-15, a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle, became the weapon of choice for the Republic forces, designed for both personal defense and military use.
The war was fierce and costly, with the Republic’s technological superiority eventually prevailing over the rebellious city-states. The first-ever casualty counts in the conflict were staggering—500,000 Corvus Republic soldiers perished, while 1.5 million members of the resisting city-states fell. The Republic's technological edge in both weaponry and logistics proved decisive in overcoming the resistance.
1. BATTLE OF VERDANT HOLLOW
* Date: Year 1 of the Corvun Unification
* Location: Verdant Hollow, a forested region near the northern borders of the Corvus Republic
* Outcome: Decisive Corvus Republic victory
The first major battle of the war, the Battle of Verdant Hollow, was fought in dense forests where the resistance Citystate of Hoth'Yurek utilized guerrilla tactics. The Republic's new M-15 rifles and aerial Sky Lancers quickly overran the city-state’s forces, marking the first large-scale victory in the war.
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2. THE BATTLE OF IRONCLAD PASS
* Date: Year 2 of the Corvun Unification
* Location: Ironclad Pass, a narrow valley
* Outcome: Stalemate
The Battle of Ironclad Pass became a prolonged conflict where both sides entrenched themselves, using every available resource to prevent the other from advancing. Though the Republic ultimately gained control of the pass, both sides suffered heavy casualties in a battle that stretched for nearly a month.
3. THE FALL OF SKYREACH CITADEL
* Date: Year 3 of the Corvun Unification
* Location: Skyreach Citadel, a floating city-state above the mountains
* Outcome: Corvus Republic victory
The Skyreach Citadel was a formidable floating city-state. In a daring assault, the Republic forces managed to neutralize the Citadel’s defenses with air strikes and ground assaults, securing a significant victory. The battle ended with the Citadel falling into Republic hands, although at a high cost—20,000 Republic casualties.
4. THE FINAL BATTLE OF VORN’S REACH
* Date: Year 4 of the Corvun Unification
* Location: Vorn’s Reach, a mountain pass near the heart of the Republic
* Outcome: Decisive Corvus Republic victory, end of the Unification War
The last major battle, fought at Vorn’s Reach, marked the end of the Unification War. The Citystate of Vorn gathered a massive army to resist the Republic's final push. Despite fierce opposition, the Republic’s overwhelming technological and military power crushed the last holdout, solidifying the Republic's control over all Corvuns.
This final victory, though decisive, came at a significant cost, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides. The aftermath of the war left a nation scarred, but the Corvus Republic emerged unified and prepared for the challenges of a new era.
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PAGE 12: THE CORVUN PROSPERITY
With the end of the Unification War, the Corvus Republic entered an era of technological advancement and prosperity. Thanks to Dr. Carius Sylvanius, the Father of Corvun Mathematics, the Republic discovered an algorithm that would serve as the foundation for their future progress. The introduction of the Automaton marked a dark but significant advancement. Convicts—those charged with heinous crimes like rape or murder—could now be transformed into mindless robotic servants, forced to work until their death.
These Automatons took over menial tasks like transporting goods and cleaning military outposts, while innovations like the Icebox, the precursor to modern refrigerators, revolutionized everyday life. The ability to preserve food and meat through freezing led to the rise of major food corporations like Kross Korp, which sold Grox burgers at affordable prices, changing how Corvuns consumed food and altering their social structures.
As Corvun society flourished, so did their economy, driven by rapid industrial growth and groundbreaking advancements in automation, healthcare, and infrastructure.
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PAGE 13: THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CORVUN DOLLAR
The Corvun Dollar (CVD) became the backbone of the Republic’s economy. Created based on advanced mathematical models developed by Corvun mathematicians, the Corvun Dollar reflected both the economic principles of the Republic and its technological advancements.
The base value formula of the Corvun Dollar integrated key factors such as industrial production, GDP growth, technological progress, and inflation. This formula ensured that the value of the dollar remained stable, even as Corvun technology advanced rapidly.
The Corvun Dollar was also influenced by the technological coefficient, which adjusted the currency’s value based on innovations in the Republic’s technology. As technology progressed—thanks to Corvun discoveries in quantum mechanics, AI, and resource management—the value of the dollar grew exponentially, cementing the Corvus Republic as one of the most technologically advanced and prosperous civilizations in the galaxy.