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==General==
==General==
*There was a war, which occurred just before the modern era.
*There was a war, which occurred just before the modern era, between Perplex City and [[Anjsbourg]] & others.
*The war started, or restarted, or something, in about the year 1677 (60BC)
*Pre-war tensions began in about 1677 (60BC).
*In the year 1702 (35BC), stories of the ghost-children Ilja and Anja came to rise.
*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 [[User:Scott|Scott]].
 
*The [http://www.perplexcityacademygames.com/history.html 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.
*Discussion of the war is a social no-no.
*Some academics' careers have been ruined because they sought studies on the war.
*Some academics' careers have been ruined because they sought studies on the war.
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*A display at the [[Academy]] [[Museum]] has been announced by curator [[Anja Marlowe]].
*A display at the [[Academy]] [[Museum]] has been announced by curator [[Anja Marlowe]].
*[[Peace Watchers]], led by botanist [[Soo-Yung Rosenthal]], have been protesting
*[[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.
*"[[Allain]]", a student at [[Edyta College]], says the people during the war era had very advanced sciences and medicines.


*The [http://www.perplexcityacademygames.com/history.html PCAG history] suggests the dawning of modern era, and thus the end of the war, brough a hiatus of Midwinter celebrations.
**The signifigance of this is not yet clear.


==References==
==References==
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*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
*'''The Perplex City Sentinel'''
**article, 01-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Anja Marlowe]]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_3.html link])
**article, 01-SEP-05 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Anja Marlowe]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/iona_interviews_3.html}}
**article, 15-SEP-05 "View from Earth: Teaching [[The War|War]]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/view_from_earth_19.html link])
**article, 15-SEP-05 "View from Earth: Teaching [[The War|War]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/view_from_earth_19.html}}
**article, 29-SEP-05 "Academy [[Museum]] Announces [[The War|War]] Exhibit" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/museum_announce.html link])
**article, 29-SEP-05 "Academy [[Museum]] Announces [[The War|War]] Exhibit" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/museum_announce.html}}
**article, 29-SEP-05 "View from Earth: History of More [[The War|War]]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/view_from_earth_18.html link])
**article, 29-SEP-05 "View from Earth: History of More [[The War|War]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/view_from_earth_18.html}}
**article, 13-OCT-05 "View From Earth: [[War]] of Ideas" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/view_from_earth_21.html link])
**article, 13-OCT-05 "View From Earth: [[War]] of Ideas" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/10/view_from_earth_21.html}}
**article, 03-NOV-05 "[[War]] Exhibit Details Released Amid Outcry" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/war_exhibit_det.html}}
**article, 17-NOV-05 "View from Earth: [[The War|Truth or Taboo]]?" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/11/view_from_earth_24.html}}
**article, 01-DEC-05 "Controversial [[The War|Exhibit]] Attracts Crowds" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/controversial_e.html}}
**feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/year_in_review.html}}
**article, 16-OCT-06 "[[Academy]], [[Camryn Scott|Scott]] [[VHC_tempfile|Implicated in Human Trials]] of [[War|Wartime]] Tech" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/10/academy_scott_i.html}}

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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


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

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