United Republic of Estila

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One of the five larger imperial powers, Estila is a land of great culture and legendary pilots. Supposedly becoming one of the first nations to create an air force they have been able to gain much superiority over the various "unclaimed" lands that dart the globe today, as well as amass some of the most modern and effective flying techniques known today. Much of their land is dominated by rolling countryside, quaint villages, yet a good amount of the population is located in urban areas with sites of business and industry. They currently have no allegiance to any of the "Big Five" imperial powers, and lately have begun to encroach on other contested territories.

History
The United Republic of Estila was once a region dominated by seven princes governing different states since the early ages of civilization. Conflicts over things such as land for cultivation and water were main reasons over conflict until the prince of South Böhmen began a series of conquests in 1480 to unite the country. After a ten year struggle of mixed actions of diplomacy and war Prince Eiche of South Böhmen was victorious, uniting the seven states under one Estilan flag. It became a republic due to a series of bloodless revolutions in 1675, adopting a parlamentary system along with the Führer as their elected leader.

With the discovery of oil on the continent and the invention of the engine they were quick to begin tests in aviation in the 1690's, quickly reaching success. Over time they began exploring the lands around them and eventually came into contact with the other four superpowers, later beginning their competition with them. Further fueling this competition was the creation of the Estilan South Skies Corporation, a trading company that used the lands the country claimed and the people to trade and harvest resources. Today in the late 1700's they are scrambling to get the biggest slice of the world like everyone else, their proud air force pushing their way to victory.

Air Force
The Republic of Estila arguably has the strongest air force in Cael. Pilots must pass a general intelligence test before enrolling as a pilot, then must undergo a two year training program before they are enlisted into the Air Force. Foward-prop driven planes are often used as well as experiments with push-prop aircrafts after seeing the flight technology in Urano. Planes are often outfitted with heavy cannons between twenty and thirty millimeters as well as a mix of fifty-caliber machine guns. They are also fitted with a strong airship arsenal to stretch their influence to all corners of the globe.

Notable Squadrons
3rd Air Division, 14th Night Fighter Squadron "Schlau Katzen"

8th Air Division, 122nd Fighter Squadron "Schürzenjägers"

2nd Expeditionary Wing, 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Schnee"