January Revolution

The January Revolution was a failed coup attempt in the Terran Republic by Antonio Mora against the government of Chancellor Luigi Fox. It took place the 5th of January of 8 P.T., and was carried out by republican elements in the Terran Defence Force.

Background
After the resignation of George to the Chancellorship, Fox had taken over in his place, and had began to push for reforms that would grant him more power, such as the Enabling Act of 6 P.T., which gave the Chancellor the power to pass laws without congressional approval, and the Internal Security Act of 7 P.T., which gave Fox the power to overrule Provincial Governors.

Alongside these political reforms, Fox also began the process of creating a Clone Army, leading to some in the military to fear the they would be replaced by Clones.

Antonio Mora, prominent Senator of the Radical Party, was opposed to Fox's actions, and vocally opposed him. In late 7 P.T., Fox used his extended authority to remove Mora from the position of Senator.

Following his removal from the Senate, Mora met with some soldiers in the Terra City Regiment, and planned what would later become the January Revolution.

5th of January Revolution
The plan of the so-called "Republican Society" was the following: The day of the coup, 80 republican soldiers approached the capitol building and took it with little resistance. However, Fox had left the city the day prior, along with many prominent senators. The Capitol Guard Force soon surrounded the building, and laid siege to it, forcing the dissidents to surrender after 4 hours of fighting.
 * 1) Take control of the Capitol building, located in Terra City, and capture Chancellor Luigi Fox.
 * 2) Force congress to declare Mora the new Chancellor.
 * 3) Secure loyalty of military forces across the Republic.
 * 4) Arrest prominent Foxites.
 * 5) Use the powers of the Chancellor to overturn all dicatorial acts done by Fox.

Aftermath
When Fox found out about the failed coup, he ordered the rebels executed, however Mora managed to escape execution thanks to a soldier who sympathized with his cause.

Mora would be declared an enemy of the republic, and he would go into hiding in Northern Italy.

After it was discovered that Mora had the secret support of several prominent Deputies and Senators, Fox decreed the dissolution of the Terran Congress. He later issued the "Internal Security Decree", which prohibited the Radical and Socialist parties.

Fox's repression of the opposition led to many members of the German Council to leave for Drachensburg.