Sons of Mars II

[Omega124]

am I really the only person in Asia?

You got those athiests, Iranians, and Double A's zombies. And since you consider Indonesian "Asian" you got them to.

 

[Aiolos]

Carthage area, dibs! Working on the map now

 

[Tani Coyote]

You won't be for long. Trust me on that.

We don't begin just yet. I will complete Imperia Mobiana's Epilogue before we actually start. Right now, it's the placement/saber-rattling phase.

Now, I introduce our NPC!

Spoiler :

Echidna Empire

Color: Red (Darker than ilduce's)
Language: Egyptian
Currency: Mobium
Capital: Nekronopolis
Territory: Egypt + Israel + Cyrenaica; as a gesture of friendship towards Europe, it promises to extend no further westward than Cyrenaica until they too get a hold in Africa.
Strengths: Centralised, Commercial
Focus: Civics

History:

Spoiler :

Enerjak was on his last legs. The traveller had turned his own god-like might against him! He saw the Sword of Acorns in the corner of his eye, and knew he was finished! ...but then he had an idea!

Using his energy, he opened a portal in time and space, escaping. Most of his power was sapped, the emeralds themselves being torn from his flesh - having long been embedded inside him - except for one precious, blood-red one. He was able to seal the portal before the fools could follow, smirking as he travelled the corridors of time, space, and very dimensions.

He would have his vengeance... some day. The emerald would keep him alive for as long as needed. Its power was nowhere near as great as his former godhood, but it would make him superior to any ordinary being.

Landing in a place called "Egypt," he was arrested for impersonating the Pharoah, his gear eerily reminiscent of their own Pharoah Ramesses'. Unfortunately for the police, this was no ordinary individual, as he demonstrated upon being escorted to the Court. He grinned as they removed his helmet, horrified and intrigued by his robotic right eye. Questioning what sorcery Ra - or Set, some suggested - had performed upon this being, he spoke in the Egyptian tongue, "I shall show you what sorcery I can perform."

With that, the soldiers felt their skin boil as their bodies heated to temperatures no mortal was meant to experience. The Pharoah himself gained a look of permanent despair as the echidna extracted his very soul, ripping it from his body.

Shoving the Pharoah's body aside, Enerjak took his seat on his throne, pondering with his fingers beneath his chin...

This land, he could tell, was fertile. Its people were slavishly loyal to whatever supposed "God" inhabited the ruler's body... he would show them the meaning of "God." He would be their new King, new God, and they would be the base from which he would plot his vengeance.

---

But, he was well aware his powers would arouse suspicion. Disposing of all witnesses with what limited - albeit still incredible - power he had, he made his move. He ditched his garb, and set about reforming the government and society as a whole! The society became ditheistic, with Enerjak as the God on Earth and Aurora as the Goddess in Heaven.

He was quick to make the head of state appear to be no different than the Pharoah, a mortal who would claim to be a God, and take a title: in this case, all Enerjak. This false "Enerjak" would direct the government, head the military, and represent the state.

He then created the High Council and Councilor, to serve as the head of government.

Finally, he created the Church of Enerjak, headed by the Avatar, who was head of religion. The true Enerjak would hold this position, posing as a mere mortal, and his own descendents throughout the ages! He would maintain his grip on the army... as powerful as he was, the true Enerjak needed numbers to win his battles now.

Furthermore, the Avatar was considered the representative of the People, and as such, conducted foreign policy. The true Enerjak would now control the people within the country, and control what was seen by those outside the country.

By creating a "mortal" government, no one would be any the wiser... from behind the scenes, he would rule all, and if anyone did get wise about Enerjak's existence, they would go after the wrong one.

And Enerjak smiled...

Further Details

Spoiler :

Biology

Firstly, the echidna race is quite unique. For one, they are all "male;" females are occassionally born, but for the most part, the race is all male. Now, this would sound like a perdicament, but it is not; echidna biology is interesting. Though they look male, they are technically hermaphrodites, producing male or female genetic components based on need. They do require a mate, however.

All echidna have the necessary biology to bear children, though they do not bear them for long; they lay eggs, one of the few mammals to do so. The egg grows for about one month, before hatching. The child will reach its prime within five years. With such a rapid growth cycle and an average lifespan on par with the rest of the planet's species - not to mention, being in their prime much longer than other species - it was no wonder they have had such a militaristic culture! Their ability to rapidly expand and spawn new generations, as well as integrate with other species, made them adaptable as much as lethal.

--

Stories say that when Enerjak first came to Earth, he consumed all life within Egypt and respawned it personally, and as such, all echidnas are created in his image, complete with ability to reproduce.

Physical Appearance

Echidnas come in a variety of appearances, but there are a few distinguishing characteristics: usually, their fur is of a red color. They normally are of an athletic or muscular build, it seeming as if mesomorphs alone survived to propogate their genes. Their upper body seems to naturally sprout dreadlocks, which are normally just ultra-elongated fur, but in some cases, are actually limbs in themselves. Their tails are crooked, it being said that Enerjak spanked the earliest echidnas so hard all tails became bent; it is also said Enerjak felt so bad afterward that he spanked himself until his own tail was crooked. Echidnas also can grow many quills along their back, but these are normally shaved consistently.

Some echidnas develop spikes on their fists; they are said to be blessed, having a bloodline closest to that of Enerjak himself. Indeed, echidnas who have spiked fists live far longer on average than their brethren.

Echidnas also possess a remarkable ability to interbreed with other races(though this is discouraged as being done more than once or twice so as to keep the race pure), and gain that race's appearance and abilities accordingly. These hybrids are also able to reproduce themselves.

Culture

The fact humans often treated echidnas with disgust, and the fact they have many superior qualities, has made the echidnas rather xenophobic and racist themselves. When in Rome, right?

Echidnas glorify the military, and as such, it is often seen as the best career one can have. Failing that, supplying the military is a suitable alternative. Physical fitness is part of this military cult, as is highly idealised.

 

[Aiolos]

You won't be for long. Trust me on that.

We don't begin just yet. I will complete Imperia Mobiana's Epilogue before we actually start. Right now, it's the placement/saber-rattling phase.

Now, I introduce our NPC!

Spoiler :

Echidna Empire

Color: Red (Darker than ilduce's)
Language: Egyptian
Currency: Mobium
Capital: Nekronopolis
Territory: Egypt + Israel + Cyrenaica; as a gesture of friendship towards Europe, it promises to extend no further westward than Cyrenaica until they too get a hold in Africa.
Strengths: Centralised, Commercial
Focus: Civics

History:

Spoiler :

Enerjak was on his last legs. The traveller had turned his own god-like might against him! He saw the Sword of Acorns in the corner of his eye, and knew he was finished! ...but then he had an idea!

Using his energy, he opened a portal in time and space, escaping. Most of his power was sapped, the emeralds themselves being torn from his flesh - having long been embedded inside him - except for one precious, blood-red one. He was able to seal the portal before the fools could follow, smirking as he travelled the corridors of time, space, and very dimensions.

He would have his vengeance... some day. The emerald would keep him alive for as long as needed. Its power was nowhere near as great as his former godhood, but it would make him superior to any ordinary being.

Landing in a place called "Egypt," he was arrested for impersonating the Pharoah, his gear eerily reminiscent of their own Pharoah Ramesses'. Unfortunately for the police, this was no ordinary individual, as he demonstrated upon being escorted to the Court. He grinned as they removed his helmet, horrified and intrigued by his robotic right eye. Questioning what sorcery Ra - or Set, some suggested - had performed upon this being, he spoke in the Egyptian tongue, "I shall show you what sorcery I can perform."

With that, the soldiers felt their skin boil as their bodies heated to temperatures no mortal was meant to experience. The Pharoah himself gained a look of permanent despair as the echidna extracted his very soul, ripping it from his body.

Shoving the Pharoah's body aside, Enerjak took his seat on his throne, pondering with his fingers beneath his chin...

This land, he could tell, was fertile. Its people were slavishly loyal to whatever supposed "God" inhabited the ruler's body... he would show them the meaning of "God." He would be their new King, new God, and they would be the base from which he would plot his vengeance.

---

But, he was well aware his powers would arouse suspicion. Disposing of all witnesses with what limited - albeit still incredible - power he had, he made his move. He ditched his garb, and set about reforming the government and society as a whole! The society became ditheistic, with Enerjak as the God on Earth and Aurora as the Goddess in Heaven.

He was quick to make the head of state appear to be no different than the Pharoah, a mortal who would claim to be a God, and take a title: in this case, all Enerjak. This false "Enerjak" would direct the government, head the military, and represent the state.

He then created the High Council and Councilor, to serve as the head of government.

Finally, he created the Church of Enerjak, headed by the Avatar, who was head of religion. The true Enerjak would hold this position, posing as a mere mortal, and his own descendents throughout the ages! He would maintain his grip on the army... as powerful as he was, the true Enerjak needed numbers to win his battles now.

Furthermore, the Avatar was considered the representative of the People, and as such, conducted foreign policy. The true Enerjak would now control the people within the country, and control what was seen by those outside the country.

By creating a "mortal" government, no one would be any the wiser... from behind the scenes, he would rule all, and if anyone did get wise about Enerjak's existence, they would go after the wrong one.

And Enerjak smiled...

Further Details

Spoiler :

Biology

Firstly, the echidna race is quite unique. For one, they are all "male;" females are occassionally born, but for the most part, the race is all male. Now, this would sound like a perdicament, but it is not; echidna biology is interesting. Though they look male, they are technically hermaphrodites, producing male or female genetic components based on need. They do require a mate, however.

All echidna have the necessary biology to bear children, though they do not bear them for long; they lay eggs, one of the few mammals to do so. The egg grows for about one month, before hatching. The child will reach its prime within five years. With such a rapid growth cycle and an average lifespan on par with the rest of the planet's species - not to mention, being in their prime much longer than other species - it was no wonder they have had such a militaristic culture! Their ability to rapidly expand and spawn new generations, as well as integrate with other species, made them adaptable as much as lethal.

--

Stories say that when Enerjak first came to Earth, he consumed all life within Egypt and respawned it personally, and as such, all echidnas are created in his image, complete with ability to reproduce.

Physical Appearance

Echidnas come in a variety of appearances, but there are a few distinguishing characteristics: usually, their fur is of a red color. They normally are of an athletic or muscular build, it seeming as if mesomorphs alone survived to propogate their genes. Their upper body seems to naturally sprout dreadlocks, which are normally just ultra-elongated fur, but in some cases, are actually limbs in themselves. Their tails are crooked, it being said that Enerjak spanked the earliest echidnas so hard all tails became bent; it is also said Enerjak felt so bad afterward that he spanked himself until his own tail was crooked. Echidnas also can grow many quills along their back, but these are normally shaved consistently.

Some echidnas develop spikes on their fists; they are said to be blessed, having a bloodline closest to that of Enerjak himself. Indeed, echidnas who have spiked fists live far longer on average than their brethren.

Echidnas also possess a remarkable ability to interbreed with other races(though this is discouraged as being done more than once or twice so as to keep the race pure), and gain that race's appearance and abilities accordingly. These hybrids are also able to reproduce themselves.

Culture

The fact humans often treated echidnas with disgust, and the fact they have many superior qualities, has made the echidnas rather xenophobic and racist themselves. When in Rome, right?

Echidnas glorify the military, and as such, it is often seen as the best career one can have. Failing that, supplying the military is a suitable alternative. Physical fitness is part of this military cult, as is highly idealised.

That obsession is unholy... Nevermind on the whole Carthage thing. Cant be a trade empire with that monster next to me...

 

[ilduce349]

The Zombies are in Europe, the athiests and Islams are in Indonesia, which I don't consider to be part of Asia, but was mainly doing that to piss you off in IOT VI

Iran is in the middle east, which is barely Asia...

 

[Red_Spy]

Unless I missed it, nobody is Brazil, and you got a Brazil on the map. (NPC?)

 

[Mathalamus]

the President of Spain welcomes the nation of echinda, and promises that you will be treated as equals. we don't care if your not human, if your sentient, good enough for us.

 

[GenMarshall]

Id thought the echidnas would be down in the unclaimed areas of Australia

 

[ilduce349]

Can we post our claims yet/Roleplay?

 

[Tani Coyote]

That obsession is unholy...

Au contraire, Enerjak is very holy.

Nevermind on the whole Carthage thing. Cant be a trade empire with that monster next to me...

Actually, Europe would be your biggest concern - they'd need to knock out an African Empire to keep expanding.

the President of Spain welcomes the nation of echinda, and promises that you will be treated as equals. we don't care if your not human, if your sentient, good enough for us.

Avatar Edmund is quite glad to hear this, and will do his best to work with the Councilor and Enerjak to guarantee good relations.

Id thought the echidnas would be down in the unclaimed areas of Australia

I would have done that but then it'd be so isolated it couldn't compete with the humanzees.

Assuming no more humans join, I may put one or two super NPCs elsewhere.

Can we post our claims yet/Roleplay?

Roleplay is allowed, but actual claims/orders won't commence until Imperia Mobiana's Epilogue is complete.

As an idea how that's going: there are three endings, one of which is complete and the second of which is under construction.

 

[Aiolos]

They can have the Caribbean, but the trade routes are MINE I like the trade limitation rules.


Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you.....
The Salt Empire

Government: Judicial Republic

Title of Ruler: Emir

Focus: Economics

Expansionist and Diplomatic, I exist to trade. More info coming!

 

[Neverwonagame3]

Who else is in South America?

EDIT: Oh.

The Empire of the Dictator proposes a Non-Agression Pact with the honorable Tawansitsuyo people.

 

[Optical]

The ragged Arab stepped quietly into the throne room at Pretty Pink Unicorn. His eyes widened at the sight of the riches and magnificence of the empire of Asia Minor he had heard so much about. Then, he saw the man he had been looking for - the head of state. Despite the ragged holes in the knees of his messenger's leggings, he prostrated himself at the national leader's feet.

"I come from President Olaf, founder of the Olafic Republic," he said as he rose. "He has heard of your nation's glory, and wishes to ally with you. He proposes a Pact of Non-Agression." The assembled nobles breathed in. Such a request was a serious undertaking. "Together we can become great, he says. The only question left, then, is will you accept, leader of the Principality of Richard?"

 

[Neverwonagame3]

From Empire of the Dictator
To Echidna Empire

We are also willing to accept you- our Empire is founded on self-interest, not prejudice. We are both Empires, and we both have strong commercial traditions. How about a trade pact?

 

[Tani Coyote]

You can't sign trade agreements just yet, Neverwon; there's a giant ocean between you two.

 

[Double A]

The Zombies are in Europe, the athiests and Islams are in Indonesia, which I don't consider to be part of Asia, but was mainly doing that to piss you off in IOT VI

Iran is in the middle east, which is barely Asia...

The hell kinda map are you using? Turkey is Asia Minor, which is entirely in Asia. My friggin' capital is in Asia. Iran is in the Middle East, which is in Asia.

THERE ARE SEVEN CONTINENTS, M'KAY?

 

[ilduce349]

Turkey is in Europe, they are on the waiting list to join the EU (or were before the economic crisis)
Middle East is considered Africa given that I consider both to be backwards and barbaric (as someone who has lived in Africa for 6 years, I am mostly joking)

 

[Aiolos]

You can't sign trade agreements just yet, Neverwon; there's a giant ocean between you two.

But I can... I propose a trade agreement between Salt and Echidna, as well as a non-aggression pact.

I also pubicly offer all European nations a permanent peace, and wish to negotiate about what parts of africa they will claim.

 

[Tani Coyote]

But I can... I propose a trade agreement between Salt and Echidna, as well as a non-aggression pact.

The Avatar discusses this with Enerjak and the High Councilor, and it is decided to ink the trade agreement!

 

[Double A]

Turkey is in Europe, they are on the waiting list to join the EU (or were before the economic crisis)
Middle East is considered Africa given that I consider both to be backwards and barbaric (as someone who has lived in Africa for 6 years, I am mostly joking)

Hahaha. No.

Constantinople is in Europe. Also, we're talking about Asia Minor, which is in Europe.

Africa looks like South America if it got stung by bees. Adding the Mid East makes it look weird, like there's a fetus growing out of its head.