Skorpii States describe all nominally independent collaborationist nations
under the control of Antares following their defeat, willingly or unwillingly. This differs from territories that are directly integrated into Antares, such as with Aquila and Cetus. In etymology, "Skorpii" refers to Skorpius, the de facto most influential nation in the Imperium[*].
Skorpii Corvus[]Skorpii Corvus is an planned upcoming nation in Centaura, along with Skorpii Grusii. It is one of the client states of Antares, established in 1912 following the end of the Southern Corvus War. After the SCW's conclusion, the Antarean army outposts were set up in majority of Cetan cities. Corvus was granted South Corvus, restoring the borders to their size prior to Cetus’ annexation. Furthermore, Corvus was assimilated into Antares as a puppet, Skorpii Corvus (also known as Skorpivus/Scorpius Corvus). Skorpii Corvus was allowed to maintain its military, now supplied by Antares, and would participate in campaigns against Aquila, Columba, and Riaa throughout the Centauran War.
From 1912 - 1923 an Antarean military detachment was present in most Corvun cities to assist in improving infrastructure, safety, and government structure. As a result, the standard/quality of living increased drastically, and the populace grew to view their new overlords in a favorable manner. During Operation Katakalysm, Corvun troops were crucial to the success of the plan as they invaded from the western side of Columba to complete the encirclement from the right. Corvun troops would also play a major role in the Riaan campaign. |
Skorpii Grusii[]
Grusii, colloquially named Skorpii Grusii is a client nation established by Antares during the Grusan Campaign. Declared in 1917, it claims the territory of the Murus Plateau, controlling the former nations of Grusa and Vega. During Antares' invasion of Vega in 1914, riots and protests broke out amongst the Grusan populace for them to support Vega. Their pleas were ignored and the protests were harshly shut down, sometimes violently. Thousands of Grusan volunteers would defy their government and join the Vegan army. After Antares successfully conquered the two nations, they saw a unique opportunity to build strong support in the region. Members of the unpopular royal families were executed, imprisoned, or banished, and both regions were united into 1 unified body as an Antarean puppet, Skorpii Grusii. A popular unification supporting activist, Xavier Navarro, was appointed as governor, and the state was allowed to maintain most of its cultural identity. Skorpii Grusii also saw significantly less amounts of Antares migrants compared to other subjugated regions, likely due to its different climate. Some Grusan forces would also see action as reinforcements in the later phases of Antares' Columban campaign. During the Forman War, Grusan divisions acted as more lightly equipped ranger forces. Seeing most of their action in the Libran theater, Grusan rangers sporting their iconic desert ponchos were more effective than their Antarean counterparts due to their familiarity with deserts and hot regions. Grusan soldiers were also famed sharpshooters, competing against Aurigan snipers as records were broken throughout the war. Military[]Grusii Árida Division[]Compared to their Antarean comrades, Grusan forces performed much better in the Libran theater of the Forman War, already being accustomed to desert conditions and equipped with lighter and more appropriate gear. Named after their home desert, the Áridas would serve as light infantry rangers, boasting some of the best scouts and marksman in the war. They wore desert cloaks that granted them concealment and shade out in the field. |
Skorpii Riaa[]
With the defeat of the Riaan Republic following the Riaan War. The Riaan State is formed after Antares took direct control of all land up to the northern borders of the Columban mountains and consolidated all remaining land to the north into Skorpii Riaa. The Imperium allowed Riaan/Tucanese/Centaurian governors to retain their control over regions of lands and maintain their own police/militia forces. These governors would be allowed to stay in power and govern their people as long as they provided a share of resources to the Imperium. An Antares Imperial Army officer alongside a designated Army platoon would be assigned to each governor to act as a supervisor or a sort of "honor guard." However, strategically important areas such as the coastlines were directly under Antares control, with fortified bases and ports constructed. The new puppet state also prevented large, organized resistance from taking root. Each governor was worried about losing their power and made sure to crack down on rebels in their regions, spreading rebel cells far and weak throughout the continent. Antarean Army General Cervantes was assigned to manage all of the provinces and acted as the de facto ruler of the state. Legislation was also passed directly from the Antares Supreme Council, taking effect in all territories. With General Cervantes as its head of state, Riaa would enter a phase of Warlordism similar to post-Yuan Shikai China, with regional governors distrusting each other, even opposing each other's interest. Under the Skorpii Riaa system, all the warlords got control of their own land with their only condition being to suppress opposition and provide resources for the Imperium. Living conditions depends on how each warlord treats their own people. Names of Skorpii Riaa[]Skorpii Riaa, was known under many names. In short as Skorpiria, and Officially as the Riaan State, and by Antares as Skorpii Riaa. |