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Coda is a village and colony of Oranjestad. It is the most northerly Oranjestad colony, and the only Oranjestad colony in the greater Clementine/Postremo region.

Coda exists on an island directly west of Volgamo, a volcanic mountain popularly conceived of as being "made of" silver ore. Volgamo is the reason for Coda's historical importance, since it was a major supply depot and refinery center of silver for Mainland-ruled Oranjestad during the 1600's.

History

Founded in 1545 as part of the Volgamo mining supply chain, it soon was the source of considerable wealth for the Mainland, and the island became a crucial point of influence over the region. The city gave rise to an Oranjestadish expression, still in use: "to be worth a Coda" meaning "to be of great value". The Volgamo mines produced an estimated 60% of all silver mined in the world during the second half of the 16th century, with 40% of that passing through Coda ports.

For distant Shirelings, Coda was rumored to be a mythical land of riches. It is mentioned in writings by famed Solurian author Don Chipotle as a land of "extraordinary richness".

Forced labor

Enpeecee laborers were conscripted and forced to work in Volgamo silver mines and Coda refineries. Many of them died due to the harsh conditions. In such extreme conditions, pneumonia was always a concern and mercury poisoning took the lives of many involved in the refining process.

From around 1600, the death rate skyrocketed among the local Enpeecee communities. To compensate for the diminishing indigenous labor force, the colonists made a request in 1608 to the Crown in Mainland to begin allowing the importation of 150 to 200 Oldeshire prisoners per year. An estimated total of 3000 prisoners were taken to Coda during this era.

Oranjestad Independence era to Present

During the War of the Grand Coalition (1795-1815), Coda frequently passed between the control of Mainland and Patriot forces. Major leadership mistakes came when the First Auxiliary Army arrived from the Mainland, which led to an increased sense that Coda required its own independent government. By the end of the war, Coda was firmly under the control of Independent Oranjestad forces. The Treaty of Venice (1815) guaranteed Coda would remain an Oranjestad colony, and, unlike Metropolitan Oranjestad, was allowed to operate freely from any Mainland influence.

By the 1900's, Volgamo mines were exhausted and trade through Coda all but ceased. The island today is primarily an agricultural community, though some refinery infrastructure still exists.

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-[[File:Coda.png|200px|thumb|left|Coda, facing West]] Coda was settled in 1852 by immigrants who came directly from Whindhall. They began the chore of preparing for farming by clearing the land. However, farm markets were severely limited because of treacherous mud roads and distant trade centers. The advent of the railroad was soon to be the answer to the immigrant's prayers. When the STA laid plans to construct the Cerelia Line through what would become the city of Lost to the south, two farmers, the Hilty brothers, offered a proposition: they would donate land to the railroad in exchange for the building of a rail depot. The railroad companies agreed, and the farmers quickly plotted 10 building lots in anticipation of what was to come - more settlers. On Shire Day, 1871, the first train arrived in Lost. This historical event marked the beginning of Coda, which was officially recorded as a community soon after. The farms in the area prospered with the nearby depot.
+[[File:Coda.png|400px|thumb|right|Coda, facing West]] Coda is a village and colony of [[Oranjestad]]. It is the most northerly Oranjestad colony, and the only Oranjestad colony in the greater Clementine/Postremo region.
-During the international tensions of the 1930's, Coda found itself between the volatile Salazen-Grum to their west, which was recently annexed by the New Sammichian Empire, and the military fort and armory of Hammerdown to their east. They appealed to [[Oranjestad]] - although distant, Oranjestad stood for justice, freedom, and stability. If anyone would come to Coda's defense, it was them. And so, Oranjestad answered the call and Coda became part of the Oranjestad nation in 1939.
+Coda exists on an island directly west of Volgamo, a volcanic mountain popularly conceived of as being "made of" silver ore. Volgamo is the reason for Coda's historical importance, since it was a major supply depot and refinery center of silver for Mainland-ruled Oranjestad during the 1600's.
+==History==
+Founded in 1545 as part of the Volgamo mining supply chain, it soon was the source of considerable wealth for the [[Mainland]], and the island became a crucial point of influence over the region. The city gave rise to an Oranjestadish expression, still in use: "to be worth a Coda" meaning "to be of great value". The Volgamo mines produced an estimated 60% of all silver mined in the world during the second half of the 16th century, with 40% of that passing through Coda ports.
+For distant Shirelings, Coda was rumored to be a mythical land of riches. It is mentioned in writings by famed Solurian author Don Chipotle as a land of "extraordinary richness".
+===Forced labor===
+Enpeecee laborers were conscripted and forced to work in Volgamo silver mines and Coda refineries. Many of them died due to the harsh conditions. In such extreme conditions, pneumonia was always a concern and mercury poisoning took the lives of many involved in the refining process.
+From around 1600, the death rate skyrocketed among the local Enpeecee communities. To compensate for the diminishing indigenous labor force, the colonists made a request in 1608 to the Crown in Mainland to begin allowing the importation of 150 to 200 Oldeshire prisoners per year. An estimated total of 3000 prisoners were taken to Coda during this era.
+===Oranjestad Independence era to Present===
+During the War of the Grand Coalition (1795-1815), Coda frequently passed between the control of Mainland and Patriot forces. Major leadership mistakes came when the First Auxiliary Army arrived from the Mainland, which led to an increased sense that Coda required its own independent government. By the end of the war, Coda was firmly under the control of Independent Oranjestad forces. The Treaty of Venice (1815) guaranteed Coda would remain an Oranjestad colony, and, unlike Metropolitan Oranjestad, was allowed to operate freely from any Mainland influence.
+By the 1900's, Volgamo mines were exhausted and trade through Coda all but ceased. The island today is primarily an agricultural community, though some refinery infrastructure still exists.