The Phony War

Between 1547-1550, neither side saw anything other than skirmishes, as the Dorminians vowed to assemble the largest fleet known to man. Already a strong naval power, Briece felt confident in its victory. In 1550, off the coast of Imoggia, the largest naval battle in history took place. Accidentally running into the enemy fleet during a foggy night, battle commenced in disorganized and confused fashion at first until the commanders took charge. In command of the Dorminian side was King John Cornelius himself, the Lord-Admiral of the Admiralty Board, Anthony Nelson, as well as the Vice-Admiral of the Admiralty Board, Benjamin Hollisbecker.

For three days in the sky and sea, sixteen hundred ships combined, waged brutal war, resulting in the death of three score captains, crew and Benjamin Hollisbecker as well. However, by the end of the Battle of Imoggia, the Union States of Dorminia had won its first true victory in its first true war. Forever marred by this defeat, to this day, the family name of Orederchi remains cursed and hated. Driving the remnants of the once proud Briecian fleet, nearly annihilated, King John the Master of Sky and Sea, took only 240 losses, compared to the 760 losses of the Brecians

However, all was not lost for the Briecians, the Supreme of Briece had ordered the defense of the mainland, as the Dorminians settled in for a blockade. Preparing for now the largest land invasion, the Union States assembled one the largest armies ever seen, ready to conquer.

But this was not to be. In what was the worst military disaster in Dorminian history, nearly half the force was wiped out in the landing, ending the year of 1551 in blood. 1552 was a stalemate on sea and land, with both sides ready to negotiate. Ending the year with a treaty, in 1553, the war officially ended, with the disarmament pact against the Briecian Navy, as well as a large war indemnity. In return, Dorminia was recognized internationally as the strongest naval power, as well as its rightful place as Great Power. In return, Briece was given a guarantee of independence. So as long as there was a Union of States, Briece would enjoy the protection of the His Majesty's Royal Navy.

Some Briecians, particularly the salty Salvators, call this war: "Giorno Palle Tagliano," or in the common tongue, "The Days Our Balls Were Cut."