The Mesoamerican Federation
(Mesoamerica)
Territory:
All of Mexico: Core
Capital: Tenochtitlan (Mexico City)
Society: The mesoamericans are divided into strict social classes. At the very bottom are the Tlacotin, the slaves, consisting of criminals, debtors, and prisoners of war. These men work as house slaves and farmers to large plantation owners. The Mācehualtin, or free men, include small farmers, artisans, factory workers, local priests, and foot soldiers, and are by far the majority. The Pīpiltin, or nobles, lived as rulers, scientists, generals, and high level clergy. Finally, the Pochteca worked either in large corporations, managing factories and most of Mesoamerica's trade, or as landlords.
Except for royalty, each individual is born as a Mācehualtin, regardless of their parent's class. Criminals, debtors, and prisoners of war are traditionally sold into slavery, although the children of a poor family may also be sold as Tlacotin. Ambitious or rich citizens may try to enter one of the higher classes. Prospective Pīpiltin must have a thorough understanding of Aztec history, culture, and science, while Pochteca must first prove themselves skilled with math and coin. Most immigrants enter as Mācehualtin, although exceptions have occurred for prominent individuals.
Religiously, most of Mesoamerica is Catholic, after the vigorous missionary campaign propagated by the Spanish. A "clean" version of the traditional Aztec religion is legal, one without sacrifices. A few cults remain that continue to practice human sacrifice, but they have been forced underground by the central government.
History: The Mesoamerican Federation traces its roots back to the surrender of Emperor Moctezuma II to Cortés, making the Aztecs a Protectorate state under the Spanish Crown. The Aztecs exported massive amounts of gold, slaves, and exotic goods to Spain, in exchange for European technology. This technology, in combination with the Aztec military tradition, allowed them to quickly expand throughout Central America, while allowing the Spanish to focus their main colonization efforts on Southern America. Although there were many who resented both the Aztec and their Spanish masters, most rebellions were crushed with ease.
This symbiosis lasted until the fall of the Spanish government. Without the power or industry of Spain to back them, the Aztec nation collapsed. Most of the countries that reappeared from the mess only lasted for a few years of precious freedom before being gobbled up by Venice, Germany, or California. The remaining nations banded together in what came to be known as the Mesoamerican alliance. The alliance military fought fiercely against the encroaching colonizers, even gaining a bit of ground, before signing the Treaty of Tenochtitlan, which defined the modern borders of Mesoamerica.
Without any obvious outside threat, the Alliance slowly began to lose power. Border conflicts between member states started up. Eventually, a coalition of states fought for independence from the alliance military, leading to the Mesoamerican Civil War of 1884. In 1891, the Alliance defeated the last of the rebel states. To help prevent future conflict, a new constitution was drafted. In 1894, the first elections of this new government began. The Federation was founded.
Government: Federation of smaller states, most of which are monarchies. Each state maintains a large amount of economic freedom, but defers to the central government in Tenochtitlan in matters of diplomacy and military. The leaders of the central government are elected by the Pīpiltin. The head of the central government is known as the Emperor, although his role is more symbolic.
National Value: Independence
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