The Second Coup
The first coup that toppled the Eraphalian Empire replaced the imperial government with an oligarchy. Controlled by a special group of individuals, the Eraphalian state was under near-total control by the new radical regime. The regime maintained its power by fostering a loyal intellectual class and maintaining absolute control over the military. It seemed that at the height of their power that no one could remove them, yet that proved false.
Striking in 1853, a new group in the elite ruling class struck quickly and ruthlessly. It is still unclear how a small portion of the ruling class was able to take over the Elitoria as quickly as they did, but they managed. Immediately following the massacre of key players of the old regime, the new party immediately secured the loyalty of the navy. Following that, the new regime fostered the feels of high-ranking army officials. By the end of the year, the new regime secured its position tightly and declared the start of a meritocratic government.
The second regime laid the initial bedrocks that would make up today's Eraphalian government. Without a doubt, the second regime gave birth to modern Eraphalia.