Australasia

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Australasia
Alias(es)	Kingdom of Australasia; Australasian Empire
Head of State	Arthur — first King of Australasia, later Emperor Arthur the Great 213 841
Capital	Sydney; later Saint Arthur's Fort 655 662
Affiliation	Allied Powers from 1913 351
Status	Active; recognized by the United Nations Organization as the world's number one power by the end of the story 1022
First Appearance	Chapter 209 — Kingdom of Australasia
Established	January 10, 1906, as the Kingdom of Australasia 209

Background and History

Formation of the Kingdom

Australasia was created by unifying Australia and New Zealand under Arthur. He abolished the separate Australian and New Zealand Duchy Governments and announced the Kingdom of Australasia during the National Day celebrations of January 10, 1906. The name was selected to encompass Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding Pacific islands. 209

Arthur was crowned in Sydney Palace as the first King of Australasia, Duke of Australia, and Duke of New Zealand. The coronation drew representatives from major powers and European monarchies, giving the new kingdom broad international recognition. 213

Rise as a Great Power

The kingdom expanded its industrial base through British and German aid, imported technology, and domestic mineral resources. By 1912, its steel-production scale ranked seventh worldwide, while its coal production of 37.7 million tons placed it ahead of Japan and Italy. 345

Australasia's naval construction program and modern dreadnought fleet gave it influence across the Indian Ocean and western Pacific. European governments and media increasingly referred to it as the “eighth Great Power.” 214 334 348

On March 27, 1913, Australasia signed the Anglo-Australasian Treaty and formally joined the Allied Powers. The agreement covered diplomacy, economics, and military cooperation while allowing Australasia to retain command of its own expeditionary forces. 350 351

Imperial Expansion

During and after the First World War, Australasia acquired Anglo-French Pacific colonies, expanded its influence through island defense chains, and secured coastal territory along the Persian Gulf for future petroleum reserves. 372 431

Its government pursued colonial localization: developing selected overseas territories, relocating populations, establishing English-language education, and integrating colonies more closely with the core regions of Australia and New Zealand. 506 639 653

On January 10, 1933, Arthur established the Australasian Empire and was crowned Emperor Arthur the Great. The new imperial identity formally united regions including Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and Java under one state. 841

Later Wars and Global Position

Australasia declared war on Germany and Italy on June 10, 1936, mobilizing its population and dispatching troops and equipment to Europe. 903

It also conducted major operations against Japan, including a planned offensive involving roughly three million troops in 1937. 907 966

By the war's end, Australasia had surpassed Britain in comprehensive national strength and military power. Its industrial and economic base was described as among the world's strongest, and the United Nations Organization confirmed it as the leading world power. 1016 1022

National Development

Period	Development	Notes
1906	Kingdom established	Australia and New Zealand were unified under Arthur; the separate duchy governments were abolished. 209
1906–1911	Naval modernization	Arthur ordered a ten-year fleet program including at least two battleships, ten medium cruisers, and three additional capital ships. 213
1912	Industrial power	Steel-production scale ranked seventh worldwide; coal production reached 37.7 million tons. 345
1913	Allied Power	The Anglo-Australasian Treaty formally aligned Australasia with Britain and the Allied Powers. 351
1913	Pacific expansion	The state received Anglo-French Pacific colonies and claimed territorial waters exceeding 10 million square kilometers. 372
1918–1919	Population and economic growth	Population exceeded 20.203 million; 1919 GNP reached 2.758 billion US dollars and fiscal revenue reached 188.7 million Australian dollars. 492 535
1933	Empire established	Arthur became Emperor Arthur the Great, and the state became the Australasian Empire. 841
End of story	World-leading power	The United Nations Organization recognized Australasia as the world's number one power. 1022

Territory and Governance

• The original kingdom comprised Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding Pacific islands. 209
• By late 1913, Australasia's land area exceeded 8 million square kilometers; including claimed waters, it covered more than 10 million square kilometers. 372
• Its territories eventually stretched from the Persian Gulf in the west to the eastern Pacific in the east, making it an intercontinental state spanning Asia and Oceania. 443
• Hawaii was incorporated as a territory, while Alaska became a royal dominion. 739
• Australasia pursued Antarctic exploration and sovereignty claims through the Australasian Official Antarctic Expedition. 593 594
• The central government planned national infrastructure while allowing state governments limited room for local development, seeking a balance between centralized authority and regional autonomy. 603
• English was promoted as the common language for immigrants and colonial populations; English proficiency was tied to access to the basic minimum wage. 506

Armed Forces and Defense

Navy

• Australasia's early navy consisted only of a few light cruisers, frigates, and coastal-defense gunboats inherited from the colonial forces. 53
• Its first major naval plan sought at least two battleships, ten medium cruisers, and three other capital ships within ten years. 213
• A later five-year program aimed to complete three dreadnoughts and two battlecruisers by 1911. 247
• By 1912, the navy fielded three dreadnoughts and two battlecruisers; its dreadnought strength ranked among the world's top five. 345
• Shipyard expansion at Melbourne and Auckland enabled construction of capital ships of at least 10,000 tons. 338
• The Sydney Royal Shipyard developed dedicated aircraft-carrier designs, with Arthur selecting the Giant-class carrier proposal over a converted-battleship design. 453

Army and Territorial Defense

• Australasia established patrol teams to protect shipping routes after a successful anti-piracy campaign. 229
• The military was divided into six military regions, each incorporating land, naval, and air components based on strategic need. 522
• The armed forces included Guard, Conventional, and Colonial Divisions; Colonial Divisions were composed primarily of indigenous soldiers. 247
• Northern, eastern, and outer-island defensive chains were intended to keep war away from the Australian mainland. 303 461 482
• Arthur held the title of Generalissimo and retained final approval over major military planning. 247 522

Aviation and Space Research

• Australasia maintained a world-leading airship industry and used the AU-3 Dawn to complete a global promotional voyage in 1912. 323 324
• The AU-3 could carry 40 tons and reach 110 km/h. 324
• Global airship orders exceeded 8 million Pounds Sterling after the voyage, generating approximately 4 million Pounds Sterling in net profit. 328
• By the early 1910s, Australasia had more than 600 military aircraft, kept largely secret from foreign powers. 312
• Arthur separated aviation and space industries, establishing the Royal Aircraft Manufacturing Factory and appointing Konstantin Tsiolkovsky to lead space research. 422
• Advanced aircraft, tanks, missiles, and atomic weapons were intended to preserve Australasian military superiority across future royal generations. 991

Economy and Infrastructure

Sector	Recorded Development
Industry	Australasia became an industrial power within roughly seven years, aided by British equipment, German support, mineral reserves, and a growing labor force. 232
Steel and coal	By 1912, steel-production scale ranked seventh globally and coal output reached 37.7 million tons. 345
Population	The population surpassed 20.203 million in 1918, after receiving 1.3 million immigrants despite a pandemic-related closure. 492
Railways	Total railway mileage surpassed 30,000 kilometers; new dual-power locomotives maintained speeds above 100 km/h. 453
Agriculture	Australasia became a major exporter of grain, meat, livestock, and canned foods to Europe. 275 453 475
Electricity	The National Power Company and Electricity Research Laboratory developed a national 220-volt electrical system, with power plants supplying major cities and industrial areas. 248
Tourism	In 1920, Australasia recorded 37.352 million tourist visits, aided by its opposite-season climate and island scenery. 567
Industrial ranking	Its industrial output ranked fourth globally after the First World War. 549

Education, Science, and Technology

• Australasia had six universities and three technical schools during its early kingdom period; three universities were located in Australia and three in New Zealand. 221
• The Victoria Prize and state-backed recruitment programs brought prominent European scientists, engineers, physicians, and technical experts into Australasia. 286 421
• Nikola Tesla joined the Royal Physical Chemistry Research Association and later accelerated the expansion of Australasia's electrical industry. 338 576
• The Royal Academy of Sciences prioritized research projects considered essential to national interests, including military, industrial, medical, and engineering fields. 341
• The Sydney Royal Academy opened in 1921 to educate children of new nobles and senior officials for future government and military service. 567
• Australasia accepted large numbers of international students, particularly from Asia, but restricted students from Japan from accessing certain specialized and military subjects. 561

Foreign Relations

• British Empire — Australasia's closest early partner due to Arthur's royal ties, British-descended population, trade links, and extensive technology and personnel assistance. The two became formal allies in 1913. 229 349 351
• German Empire — An early industrial and military partner that supplied aid, weapon-production lines, experts, and warship blueprints. Relations later deteriorated when Australasia entered the Allied Powers and ultimately declared war on Germany. 79 203 351 903
• Russia — A major source of immigrants, technical talent, and diplomatic cooperation. Australasia supplied Russia with weapons in exchange for immigration quotas. 274 476
• Japan — A long-term strategic rival whose expansion in East Asia and the Pacific was viewed as a threat to Australasia. Australasia later conducted large-scale military operations against it. 215 907 966
• Britain and France — Major buyers of Australasian food, raw materials, weapons, uniforms, and military supplies during wartime. 275 402 453
• Philippines and Borneo — States within Australasia's sphere of influence; Australasia supported Philippine revolutionary factions and maintained influence over the competing native powers of Kalimantan. 532 672 838