Gnomish Federation

The  is the central administrative entity of the Gnomes, founded shortly after the fall of Gnomeregan as a formal replacement to the ruling council. Commissioned by High Tinker Geblin Mekkatorque following the fall of the capital city, it acts as the governing body of Gnomish society.

Its bureaucratic structure is comprised of the governorship, the executive level, and four departments. Each department is responsible for the oversight of its respective aspect of Gnomish society: State, Defense, Intel and Engineering.

History
As the Third War raged on, the Dwarves of Ironforge regrettably awoke the Troggs whilst digging near Uldaman. Attracted to the impressive technology of the Gnomes, the Troggs constructed tunnels and successfully breached the lowest levels of Gnomeregan. With no formal Gnomish King, High Tinker Mekkatorque acted as leader of the Gnomes during the Trogg invasion, aided by his most trust advisor Sicco Thermaplugg.

Determined not to be a distraction, Mekkatorque withheld knowledge of the Trogg invasion even as he withdrew Gnomish troops from the Alliance military. For years the Gnomes fought the Trogg invaders, but were repeatedly outnumbered.

Driven by envy, Sicco Thermaplugg devised a diabolical scheme to frame Mekkatorque and assume the role of High Tinker. With the majority of the Gnomish population safely sealed away in the upper urban tunnels, Thermaplugg sought to eradicate a large portion of them with a false plan of attacking the Troggs with toxic radiation. Having lied to Mekkatorque of the gas' safety to Gnomes and effectiveness against Troggs, Thermaplugg convinced the High Tinker to release the gas throughout Gnomeregan. Its effect was catastrophic, killing as much as 80% of all Gnomish citizens. It had little to no effect against the Troggs, and even served as an enraging catalyst for some.

After a demoralizing defeat, the Gnomes evacuated their capital city and were granted asylum within Ironforge where themselves in Tinker Town. As they amassed in their new home, the newly exiled Gnomes were outraged over the systemic failures leading to the invasion

High Tinker Mekkatorque, distraught with guilt and shame for his failures in Gnomeregan, was determined to do right by his people. The ruling council of Gnomes and the High Tinker commissioned the Gnomish Federation as the centralized authority of all Gnomes. Through it, the Gnomes seek to retake the capital city, embolden their commitment to the Alliance, and to establish themselves as a ruling faction within Azeroth.

Structure
There are three levels of authority within the Federation; the Governor, the Heads of Departments, and Executives. Together, they act as an advising council to the High Tinker, deliberating on all aspects of Gnomish society. Individually, they are responsible for the oversight of critical Federation business.

Governor
Appointed by the High Tinker, the Governor is the central administrator of the Federation. Responsible for the cohesive efforts of each department, they are the figurehead of Gnomish diplomatic efforts and domestic institutions alike. While new Heads of Departments are chosen through a collaboration of the governor and the rest of the executive level, the governor has final say in new appointments.

The current governor of the Gnomish Federation is Oddzag Wirefizz. During the Trogg invasion of Gnomeregan, Wirefizz became a confidential advisor to Mekkatorque due to his history of involvement in Gnomish reconnaissance.

During the invasion, Wirefizz obtained confidential information of a potential Gnomish counter-offensive in the form of weaponized toxic gas. Although unaware that it was a malicious coup attempt by Thermalplugg, Wirefizz admonished such a plan. This information was brought to light when the ruling council conducted an investigation into the failed invasion response. Additionally, given his unwavering efforts during the invasion, he was a prime candidate and the eventual nomination to the governorship of the Federation.

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