The War

General

• There was a war, which occurred just before the modern era, between Perplex City and Anjsbourg & others.
• Pre-war tensions began in about 1677 (60BC).
• At some point, a number of treaties were signed into effect between such elements as Perplex City and Viehattle.
• It is suggested that Anjsbourg was the first to engage Perplex City in the war.
• Soon after, Machiantes joined with Anjsbourg.
• In the year 1 BC, during the height of war, Viehattle broke off their cease-fire treaties and took the side of Anjsbourg.
• A great event caused the end of open fighting, the details of which are enshrouded in some mystery.
• The Halley Peace Accord was signed in March 2005 (268 AC), which is to lead to the official end of all hostilities.

• In the year 1702 (35BC), stories of the ghost-children Ilja and Anja came to rise.
  • These stories were mostly intended to pull at the heartstrings of those who spoke out in favor of war, and suggest the tragedies incited upon the innocents in the countryside.
  • Also, this is the subject of one of the earliest pieces of fan-fiction about perplex City by Scott.

• The PCAG history suggests the dawning of modern era, and thus the end of the war, brought a hiatus of Midwinter celebrations.

Facts

• Dates: (See In-game Timeline)
  • Began around 70BC
  • Ended dramatically in 0BC
• Commander of the Perplex City Forces: Rifa Woad
• Academy Master: Vianne Adamek (second half of the war)
• People of note: Anthony Granier; Vikram Castellan; Estelle Desine; Salvant Castille
• Cities which were annihilated: Anjsbourg, Viehattle, Machiantes, Garifex
• Something top secret was kept at Viendenbourg.
  • Something of great death and disturbing power was mined, and presumably used by the city as a great weapon.
  • It appears to still be in the process of being mined, even today.

The War in Modern Context

• Discussion of the war is a social no-no.
• Some academics' careers have been ruined because they sought studies on the war.
• The popular consensus is that the war of the past should stay in the past.

• A display at the Academy Museum has been announced by curator Anja Marlowe.
• Peace Watchers, led by botanist Soo-Yung Rosenthal, have been protesting every weekend since the announcement
• The display was opened 07-NOV-05
• Daily attendence of the exhibit has topped 8,000 visitors a day, and continues to climb.
  • Most days the museum sees a paltry 2,000 visitors.

• "Allain", a student at Edyta College, says the people during the war era had very advanced sciences and medicines.

References

• Perplexcity Academy
  • Website: http://www.perplexcityacademy.com/museum.html

• The Perplex City Sentinel
  • article, 01-SEP-05 "Iona Interviews... Anja Marlowe" (link)
  • article, 15-SEP-05 "View from Earth: Teaching War" (link)
  • article, 29-SEP-05 "Academy Museum Announces War Exhibit" (link)
  • article, 29-SEP-05 "View from Earth: History of More War" (link)
  • article, 13-OCT-05 "View From Earth: War of Ideas" (link)
  • article, 03-NOV-05 "War Exhibit Details Released Amid Outcry" (link)
  • article, 17-NOV-05 "View from Earth: Truth or Taboo?" (link)
  • article, 01-DEC-05 "Controversial Exhibit Attracts Crowds" (link)
  • feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" (link)