The Third Empire

The Third Empire of Rikutsar is the name for the government of Rikutsar beginning in 1815, when Smenaer signed the third Rikutsaren constitution, and ending in 1845 upon the conclusion of the Lovebay Revolution.

Overview
Though the government of Rikutsar has always been absolutist and nationalist, the Third Empire was especially so. Though Smenaer entered power legally just as she always had, the third Rikutsaren constitution she helped draft was done so without public input. This constitution eliminated the existing legislature, the Fadeas Riguisi, and all national-level judicial positions.

In addition to this, Smenaer established sweeping economic reforms that resulted in the beginning of the Rikutsaren Industrial Revolution. These reforms were inadequate and poorly designed, and focused more on the welfare of the state than on its people. A sharp class division took hold and worker exploitation skyrocketed during this government.

Lovebay Revolution
The revolution emerged from the rising popularity of socialism abroad through literature, and it was catalyzed by the actions of Smenaer's government. On May 16th 1841, Iioretoon Ticibuun, a prominent and vocal Sweorleci pro-secessionist, attempted a coup d'etat. After its failure, Ticibuun's arrest and execution, and the crackdown on rebel groups throughout Rikutsar, mass protests and riots erupted throughout Sweorlec and the Rikutsaren eastern cantons, and the secession of Sweorlec came soon after.

The revolution's primary phase began in Greeforv, Ticibuun's hometown in Subrrion canton. At first, the revolt was localized to the eastern regions, but in the coming months it quickly spread, and large numbers of people across the nation mobilized and organized.

The revolution was highly successful and although no government takeover happened, the government of Smenaer was voluntarily dissolved. Óasmae officially replaced her on November 27th 1845. Óasmae and her government were highly sympathetic to the Socialist cause and implemented extensive reforms.