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National Backgound History
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Astrolika Rout
The History of Astrolika
(according to Dr. Blitherill, of the Astrolikan Peoples Academy)
The Federation of Astrolika represents the population of the Spur of Civfanatica, a dominating, beautiful and mistily mysterious rocky headland, jutting out into the southern Civvian sea.
Once a group of small indepenent fishing towns, the areas oyster catching people grew rich on the export of its ocean bounty - trading the fish, oysters and the vaunted Astrolikan pearls with peoples far and wide. Always forward thinking, the then regent of the area, Astran III, decided to invest the money in the pursuit of knowledge, science and technology - especially in the areas of envirionmental biology and sea-faring. Things which would help his nation grow and make best use of its assets.
Thus the nations workforce was split, between scientists and academics and the workers of the sea. This proved to be fairly recepted by the populace, given that each individual was given freedom to choose his own path in life, and the laid back philosophical fisherman-attitude idiosyncratic of our people.
For 1000 years the people worked and studied, with all avaliable funds ploughed into the rapidly growing Acadamy from which I am writing this text.
The advances brought fabulous advantages in medicine and marine agriculture and environmentalism - with many extinct species ressurected or niche-holders replaced with genetic intervention. It also freed the hands of workers, allowing more and more people to study at the Academy; and it brought amazing technologies that are now used day to day by everyone. Spirituallity is virtually unheard of, moral code is based upon teachings of the advantages of cooperation (utilising mathematical and evolutionary models).
Little hostile international interaction took place despite the complete lack of military per se, mainly due to the isolation of the area, and more contemporarilly the advanced defence systems implemented by our current Head of Academy and State; Prof. Rout
Times change however, the increasing determination of foreign
powers bent on pillaging our vaults of knowledge and wealth have led worrying times, and the only good proffesors diplomatic leadership will determine the future of our Nation.
APHEX TWIN III
History:
The Free Republic of Aphex Twin started out as an opressive totalitarian state ruled by the insane ruler Aphex Twin II. The people rebelled against this ruthless dictator and instated the son of Aphex Twin II, Aphex Twin III. Aphex Twin II was slayed by the unleashed rage of the crowds. The rest of the family of the ruler, incluing the goverment and parliment fled the country to establish a new nation in the Pacific. They were never heard of again.
In the mean time, the people of the recently freed republic celebrated in the streets. Yet all freedoms were abandoned in a short time. Censorship was reinstated, as well as the former secret police. The people do have slightly more freedom as during the regime of AT II, but the economy is a total shambles and the goverment is ruling them with an iron grip. For now there are no parties allowed, other than PMB.
Blue-Crossed-Flaggy - Finmaster
The Free Land of Blue-Crossed-Flaggy was once a part of an evil communist nation. The big, oppressive country is considered so evil that saying it's name loud is forbidden by law, and that's why everyone has forgotten the name.
Our great war hero from the independence war (2nd Civil War), Buzza MaCucuzza, was elected as the first president. But he was assasinated by communists and another conflict with BCF and the Big Evil Communist country who's name must not be said aloud seemed unavoidable. Blue-Crossed-Flaggie (BCF) was a part of some bigger communist country. Then there was a civil war, our first president (who was a war general in the civil war) declared us independent but kept good relations with the communist nation - until he got assasinated.So the second president (and currently in office), M. A. Sterfin, got voted for office because of being strongly anti-communist, and that is why BCF is nowdays strongly anti-communist. Limiting people's freedoms have been a big part of the anti-communist program of the current president and nowdays voting is actually the only real freedom that the people have, which is why UN nowdays considers BCF to be a "authoritarian democracy". He decided to move the country away from the pacific and from the hands of the evil communists to CivFanatica, where there (hopefully) won't be many communist nations...
Cilpotistan - Clipot
Facts:
Located in the northern shores of Civfanatica lies the small kingdom of Cilpotistan. The population of aproximently 5 millions are by many considered the least agressive people in the region. A true Cilpothian believe increased knowledge and understanding of other nations are the best grounds for peace. Therefore Cilpotistan does not have a standing army (nor does it have any enemies at present).
The cilpothians are generally highly educated, and the universities in the nations holds great respect from the entire Civfanatica and most of the world.
Cilpothians believe in the good morale of the common man. It does not send its criminals to prisons, but rather try to establish the root of the criminal act. This may sound like a naive stance, but with a crime rate as low as Cilpotistan, it is deemed the best (and only) soulution to fighting crime.
Cilpothians cherish the free word and the fact that a kind word gets you longer than yelling. Thats why the inhabitants are known to be very friendly to eachother and to visiting foreigners. They always seek knowledge in convercing with fellow citizens of the world. In the capital of Cilville you will find inhabitants discussing everything from great ideas to world affairs over a cup of coffee in one of the many cofeeshops in the city.
History:
The kingdom of Cilpotistan came to be about 1000 years ago when a unique union of the three northern nations occured. These nations had always been fighting each other for power over the northern shore of Civfanatica with all its natural resources. The population of the north was tired of a constant neverending war, and a mass rebellion occured in all three nations. Out of these rebellions came a leader (Lord Lucius Sideburn, still hailed today) who would unite the civil population of these three nations to overthrow their war mongering dictators. After the dust settled the newborn kingdom of Cilpotistan emerged, with equal rights to the resources of the shores to all the people.
In the aftermath of the rebellion the kingdom of Cilpotistan stood out as a united nation, founded on the rejoycing reconcilliation of the three nations.
The bright stars in the flag symbolizes the three nations united on an otherwise dark and hollow night sky.
The Federal Empire - MHSoft
Almost two thousand years ago a brave band of settlers crossed the Great River into a virgin land. There they established small farms, which over time grew into villages and then towns. At first there was much conflict between the various settlements, as groups of people fought for scarse resources. Over time the people realised that only by working together could they improve their standard of life. So for many hundreds of years there was peace, if not a utopia. But then a great event transpired. A man claiming to be an ambassador from God arrived on Earth near the settlement of Littlewood. The great and wise leader of that town, Michael Hughes, saw through the man's lies and had him executed. Unfortunately, the man had managed to indoctrinate many members of other settlements who believed his ridiculous tale. They rose up in arms and tried to sack the town of Littlewood. But Michael Hughes, in his greatness, defeated them all and marched in triuph into their cities and united them all into the Incorporated States of the Federal Empire.
Gob****es - gael
The 'Gobsh*tes' are a fusion of two tribes, the 'Hairy Gonads' and the 'Muffs'. The Hairy Gonads were an aggresive militaristic tribe that demanded obedence from the the gentler, but somewhat more intelligent Muffs. Wars between the two were waged for centuries until they finally signed a treaty that merged the two tribes under a government that promoted balance between the two, with the traits of both being used for the benifit of all.
The Gobsh*tes are still aggresive and militaristic, but with a nagging conscience and sense of moraity that keeps the peace.
Gothiscandza - Calgacus
The people of Gothiscanza arrived as refugees from the Evil Regime of Calgacus. They put all their trust into their Great Father, Gaut Amalis. He wishes to guide his people to a better world. Peace and prosperity, guided by wisdom, are his governmental goals.
Opposition, however, comes in the form of Alaric and Fritigern, who come from the House of Balthi. While the Amali House desires peaceful co-existence with the Balthi, the Balthi are more eager for power than peace. The prevention of civil war and continuance of free government will depend on Gaut Amaliss success as leader.
Luilekkerland - Addiv
Short History Of Luilekkerland
Not much is known about this remote part of Civfanatica. It lies secluded behind a big mountain range, on which enormous rice fields lay. The country itself, however, consists mainly of fertile low hills. In an age long gone it was one of the provinces of a mighty empire that ruled most of Civfanatica. Later, however, it got more and more under the control of an immensely powerful criminal syndicate. Due to this, it lost its ties to the neighboring parts of Civfanatica and became more and more isolated. Even the language the people of Luilekkerland spoke began to differ from the other languages (the people of Civfanatica originally all spoke the same language).
The descendants of the criminals who once took over the area of Luilekkerland still rule the country today. They have slowly transformed if from a criminal territory into a stable nationstate, though it is an unproven fact that the government of Luilekkerland still conducts criminal operations (most notably the abduction of children from other parts of Civfanatica). There are also unconfirmed rumours of widely spread child labour in the country. There is absolutely no democracy and the economy is totally in the hands of the state. However, the people have quite a large amount of personal freedom. The godfather of the country is known by many names, but the most used is 'Addiv', which is the native word for master. The country is to outsiders generally known as the land of Cockaigne, but the official name is Luilekkerland.
Majipooria
Beautiful island of the southern civvian sea, close to the Continent of Civfanatica, Majipooria was blessed with an history more peaceful than that of most states on the Continent. The few time a continental power tried to conquer the island, Majipoorians succesfully beat it back with more courage than military skills. Thoughout history, Majipoorians have done their best to avoid involvement in the affairs of the continent, unless it felt its basic values where at stake. Instead, it has done its best to construct a free and caring society, dominated by its merchant class and its fishermen. Majipooria's love of the sea is ancient, and it is no suprise that the Albatross, a sea bird and great traveler, is their emblem. Indeed, the "Gold Albatross on a Blue Sea" has been the Majipoorian Flag for close to three hundred years.
Globably, it stayed away from the Civil Wars. It only entered the first when the true nature of the Southern Socialist Federation became apparent, at which point it commited its modest army and resources to the Calgacusians side. However, Majipooria never became a full member of the Alliance of Civfanatica.
During the Second Civil War, it provided what help it could to the nations trying to secede from the "Alliance of Civfanatica", recognising in them brothers in their fight for Freedom. Being rather isolated and of little military might, its involvement was rather limited.
Today, Majipooria, secure in its borders, is contribuating to attemps to garrentie the freedom of every Civfanatica states as well as the promotion of democratie.
It has additionaly resumed trade with the rest of the world, and in particular to its closest neighbour, the Federation of Astrolika, with which it shares a deep love of the sea and a close form of governement.
Facts
Location: Small but beautiful island, Majipooria is located off shore from Astrolika in the Southern Civvia Sea. Sub-tropical, Majipooria is a land of great forests, high rising moutains and superb beaches.
Politics: Majipooria has been a republic under one form or an other for as long as anyone can remember. Its current institutions, adpted nearly four hundred years ago, see a Guardian elected by direct universal suffrage every five years. Legislative power is held by the Assembly of Representatives, whoses 350 members are elected every four years.
The governing coalition is lead by the Social Democrats, the party of Guardian Kinniken, in coalition with two smaller parties, the Commerce Pary and the Blue & Green.
Economy: While Majipooria's agricultural production is of quality and gives it self-sufficiency, it is from the sea that Majipooria gains most of her wealth. Fishing is a major industry ; trade with the continent is intense as well, and Majipoorian traders are known the world over for their unending search of new trade routes.
Since the end of the Second Civil War, tourism has also picked up, especialy from nations on the Southern part of the continent.
Plexia
Facts:
A tiny, mediterrainan, nation on the Western side of Civfanatica. They are isolated on the Plexian peninsula. Their large potato industry supports their strong economy.
Plexians are strongly spiritual. The medium-sized government is concerned mainly with religion, and social welfare is lax.
History:
Plexia was recently founded on the Plexian peninsula and was subject to imperial colonialism for centuries.
Total Khaos
History:
The Empire of Total Khaos was until just recently a small area of villages and farmland until the Great Lord Khaos, the retired 5th horseman of the apocalypse came down from the sky and showed the people the Way of Khaos. Since then the empire has grown by following the rules of Khaos.
