The question is: Who would I most like to see rule the world. I placed the seven primary factions in order using this basis, but I also included (what I believe) their leadership would most resemble if compared to a historical nation/leader:
Morgan: Late 19th century/early 20th century United States ~ Post Civil War but pre World War I, a nation rapidly expanding economically and industrially, filled with entrepeneurs and con men, philanthropists and robber barons. Virtually no government regulation over business whatsoever. This leads to an exploding economy but widespread abuses in safety and quality. Any citizen has the opportunity to reach the heights of success with luck, talent, and hard work. Few do, but most rise to a comfortable niche within the strata.
Santiago: Late 20th century United States ~ in the height of the Cold War. An economy largely driven by military buildup. Constant fear of the 'big one' going off, but constant preparation means that it is a manageable fear. Distrust of the motives of outside factions, Fraternity and Cooperation abound within the faction itself. Individual Morale is highest of any faction reflected by a "Can Do" attitude that allows citizens to overcome nearly any obstacle. Celebration of Spartan culture and patriotic efforts to preserve peace through superior firepower. "Si vis pacem, para bellum"
Dierdre: 21st century European socialism, particularly those nations focusing mostly on living standards and environmental harmony at the cost of many freedoms. Most citizens content, but few truly 'happy'. Very high taxes limit personal wealth (by extension freedom as well), but all basic needs are met, art and culture celebrated, political correctness the happy thought for the day. A lovely "Brave New World."
Lal: 17th or even 20th century Holland (?) A society filled with scientists, artists, and philosophers, determined at any cost to prevent war with neighbors. Democratic society with virtually every social liberty available to citizens, good And bad. Excellent external diplomatics, capable of appeasing and setting potential invaders/opponents at each others' throats before they make the Peacekeepers' society their target. Completely incapable of protecting its citizens in the event diplomacy breaks down. Constant fear of the inevitable day when an opponent Does decide to gobble them up.
Zakharov: A Eugenic state ala 1930's/1940's Nazi Germany, led by Josef Mengele instead of Adolf Hitler. All citizens serve the state's insatiable hunger for technological gain. Ethics are completely ignored. Eugenics (genetic manipulation, embryonic research, euthanasia) is the watchword. The movie Gattaca is a good example of society's strata: Citizens with pure genes achieve leadership, Citizens with less than pure genes not allowed to breed, but are used as labor and research projects/laboratory animals. Nothing and Noone must stand in the way of scientific progress.
Miriam: Late 20th century Iran/Afghanistan ~ A society ruled by the theocratic elite, where only the 'faithful' are allowed any rights and privileges. Infidels and non-believers are treated as slaves at best, executed as unholy influences at worst. End goal is the complete religious domination of All other nations and construction of a Hegemony of Believers following one true faith. Within the society, one can find many examples of compassion and altruism, but only to believers. Freedom of expression, art, even science is rigidly restricted to only those outlets that glorify God.
Yang: Mao's Cultural Revolution ~ mid 20th century China. A society where the intellectual elite have already been dispatched, as well as any others who might threaten the goals of the Hive (politicians, schoolteachers, artists). All citizens are mere cells in one organism: the State. All citizens exist to serve the state. All things exist to serve the state. All else is to be altered to serve the state, or destroyed. The absolute worst form of human existence since all aspects of humanity have been completely eliminated.
-Elgalad
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