Shilage

Shilage, formerly the Grand Duchy of Shilage, is a state in eastern Erusea. It is neighboured by the former Republic of Voslage and other unknown Erusean states.

The landscape of Shilage features wide open plains of grass with dense forests covering a lot of the terrain. The buildings found in Shilage appear to have been built during the medieval era, as the houses and large structures across the state appear to constructed out of stone. Surrounded by the largest town in Shilage is Shilage Castle.

The citizens of Shilage openely express their desire for independence from Erusean rule. The nation was annexed by the Kingdom of Erusea sometime during the 1900s, but was able to establish self-proclaimed independence during the Erusean power struggle following Operation Giant's Step. It is unknown whether Shilage retained its independence following the power struggle.

History
During the 1900s, a revolution which aimed to oust the Shilage family from power broke out in the nation. The revolution was successful, however, the expanding Kingdom of Erusea soon annexed the country which the revolution had formed.

After the nation was annexed by Erusea, the Erusean Royal Family allowed the Shilage family to retain their title and noble standing in the kingdom. Despite this, the heir to the nation, Mihaly A. Shilage, refused, instead signing up for the draft as an ordinary Erusean citizen would.

On September 19, 2019, Osean and Erusean forces destroyed numerous communications satellites in orbit, plunging the Usean continent into chaos. Shilage used this opportunity to declare itself an independent nation.

On October 24, 2019, the Long Range Strategic Strike Group deployed Strider Squadron to capture Shilage Castle as it had been stockpiling supplies. As Strider engaged emplacements in and around the castle, Sol Squadron took off to defend the nation. During the engagement between Strider and Sol, Mihaly entered the airspace and ordered the Voslogian Squadron to withdraw. A fierce dogfight ensued between Mihaly and Trigger, an engagement which the latter ultimately won.