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NationStates
Kresslack
Florida, United States
Not sure who all is familiar with this, but it's a simulation for creating and running your own country, built by Max Berry as a teaser for his book, Jennifer Government. It's surprisingly fun. For some shenanigans, I created the nation of Mhaldor and have been trying to keep it as close as possible with the representation.
In any case, for any interested, there's also going to be a Z-Day zombie apocalypse in about seven days, in which nations will have to try to survive. The mortality rate is expected to be very high.
If this sounds like something you'd like to try out, head over to www.nationstates.net and create a nation. Once in, if you feel like joining the region I'm in, here's the link: http://www.nationstates.net/region=the_post_apocalyptic_divide
In any case, for any interested, there's also going to be a Z-Day zombie apocalypse in about seven days, in which nations will have to try to survive. The mortality rate is expected to be very high.
If this sounds like something you'd like to try out, head over to www.nationstates.net and create a nation. Once in, if you feel like joining the region I'm in, here's the link: http://www.nationstates.net/region=the_post_apocalyptic_divide
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Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh."
Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
The Holy Empire of Slaeville
“Live free and get dead.”
Average
Weak
Unheard Of
Regional Influence: Ambassador
Location: Glorious Land of Make Worship Leaders
The Holy Empire of Slaeville is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business policies. The compassionate, cynical population of 394 million Slaevilleans are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Social Welfare, and Education. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Slaeville City. The average income tax rate is 70%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Soda Sales.
Drunk drivers are sentenced to death, dog breeding has been banned in accordance with recent animal experimentation laws, all government facilities are built in the subterranean citadel of Phooket, and most of the nation's wealthy aristocrats are dentists. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Slaeville's national animal is the Platypus, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its currency is the Denar.
Slaeville is ranked 3rd in Glorious Land of Make Worship Leaders and 29,170th in the world for Best Weather, with 18 Metres of Sunlight Above Expected.
The Empire of Aegothia
“Victory or Death. Why not Both?”
Few
Fragile
Rare
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: the South Pacific
Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis
The Empire of Aegothia is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business policies. The compassionate, cynical population of 5 million Aegothians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Aegothia's national animal is the Pug, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Aegodin.
The Borderlands of Ithakhan
“Seek Strength, or something”
Average
Weak
Few
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: The Post Apocalyptic Divide
Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis
The Borderlands of Ithakhan is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, cynical population of 285 million Ithakhanians are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Defence, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Targossas. The average income tax rate is 63%, and even higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Pizza Delivery industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Woodchip Exports.
Ithakhan has designated Targossas as its capital city, Ithakhan's first free elections in recent memory have been successfully concluded, an increasing percentage of the population's youth have homosexual parents, and abortions are routinely performed in Ithakhan's hospitals. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ithakhan's national animal is the Walrus Seal, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its currency is the clams.
The Holy Empire of Larxania
Few
Good
Unheard Of
The Holy Empire of Larxania is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Larxene with an iron fist, and renowned for its parental licensing program. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 1.927 billion Larxanians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Healthcare. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Larxania City. The average income tax rate is 93%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.
A new generation of aquariumless hotels are being built under government supervision, environmental protestors are being rounded up and taken away in sinister black vans as a massive land development campaign gets underway, politicians accepting drinks in bars are executed for taking bribes, and stranded astronauts hitch rides on foreign spacecraft to get home. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Larxania's national animal is the Heartless, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, its national religion is Larxenism, and its currency is the Munny.
National Happenings
Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh."
Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
I don't think yours could be all that bad.
Probably.
I think.
Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh."
Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
The United Socialist States of Amarilland
“0 days without workplace incident”
Superb
Developing
Superb
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: The Post Apocalyptic Divide
The United Socialist States of Amarilland is a fledgling, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning velociraptor population. The hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million Amarillandians are free to do what they want with their own bodies, and vote for whomever they like in elections; if they go into business, however, they are regulated to within an inch of their lives.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much higher for the wealthy. A healthy private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture, Trout Farming, and Pizza Delivery industries.
Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Amarilland's national animal is the velociraptor, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the sovereign.
Artemis says, "You are so high maintenance, Tharvis, gosh."
Tecton says, "It's still your fault, Tharvis."
The Dominion of The Grand Funk Railroad
“We're An American Band”
Rare
Good
Outlawed
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: The East Pacific
Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis
The Dominion of The Grand Funk Railroad is a fledgling, safe nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million The Grand Funk Railroadians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The enormous, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 30%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Information Technology industries.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Grand Funk Railroad's national animal is the Duck, and its currency is the Funk.
The Democratic Republic of Mosropolis
“In spite of all challenges, we shall prevail.”
Below Average
Reasonable
Few
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: the Pacific
Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis
The Democratic Republic of Mosropolis is a fledgling, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 6 million Mosritanss have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The enormous government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 32%, but much higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales industries.
Citizens are barcoded to keep track of their movements, voting is voluntary, organ donation is compulsory, and the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Mosropolis's national animal is the Cobra, and its currency is the Franco.
The Dominion of Mhaldor
“Suffer in the Suffering.”
Good
Good
Outlawed
Regional Influence: Eminence Grise
Location: The Post Apocalyptic Divide
Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis
The Dominion of Mhaldor is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 278 million Mhaldorians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Healthcare and Defence are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Mhaldor City. The average income tax rate is 37%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Tourism and Trout Farming.
Prosecutors routinely call transplant doctors as 'expert witnesses' in burglary cases, rumours have it that a secret police is responsible for the recent spate of missing persons, there is a disproportionate number of poor people in prison, and calling out of the blue has become taboo. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Mhaldor's national animal is the Daemon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Soveriegn.
The Queendom of Shardonia
“In Shara we trust, or in torture we live until death.”
Some
Good
Outlawed
Location: The Post Apocalyptic Divide
The Queendom of Shardonia is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its strong anti-business policies. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 6 million Shardonians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 38%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Gambling.
Elections have been outlawed, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, young children are regularly seen wagering pocket money at blackjack tables, and military spending is on the increase. Crime is moderate. Shardonia's national animal is the mantis shrimp, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans, and its currency is the Golden Dawn.
Shardonia is ranked 88,013th in the world for Most Extensive Civil Rights, with 38 Martin Luther King, Jr. Units.
The Kingdom of Mhaldoria
“Live without the constraints of Virtue.”
Unheard Of
Strong
Outlawed
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: the South Pacific
Overview • Factbook • People • Government • Economy • Trend • Analysis
The Kingdom of Mhaldoria is a fledgling, devout nation, notable for its restrictive gun laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million Mhaldorians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
The medium-sized, moralistic government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Religion & Spirituality and Defence are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 21%. A very small private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry. (note - you're goddamn right it is)
Crime is a problem. Mhaldoria's national animal is the Carmain, and its currency is the sovereign.
“Defenestration for everyone”
Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights:Some
Economy:Frightening
Political Freedoms:Rare
Regional Influence: Powerbroker
Location: Glorious Land of Make Worship Leaders
The Free Land of Freebuffet is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Stafford the Cleaver with an iron fist, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1.353 billion Freebuffati are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Freebuffet City. The average income tax rate is 94%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Arms Manufacturing.
The government snoops on private internet connections, the people are famous throughout the region for their bleached-white teeth, nobody ever seems to enter or leave the armour-plated flying castle that serves as Freebuffet's House of Parliament, and all citizens are solely referenced by their allocated identity number. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Freebuffet's national animal is the Rapist, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is The Church of Defenestration, and its currency is the Bloodmark.
Freebuffet is ranked 3rd in Glorious Land of Make Worship Leaders and 10,437th in the world for Most Dedicated Public Healthcare, scoring 79 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.
10 hours ago: Freebuffet was reclassified from "Father Knows Best State" to "Iron Fist Consumerists".
10 hours ago: Following new legislation in Freebuffet, all citizens are solely referenced by their allocated identity number.
10 hours ago: Following new legislation in Freebuffet, nobody ever seems to enter or leave the armour-plated flying castle that serves as Freebuffet's House of Parliament.
1 day 9 hours ago: Freebuffet was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
1 day 9 hours ago: Freebuffet was ranked in the Top 10% of the region for Largest Information Technology Sector.
1 day 10 hours ago: Following new legislation in Freebuffet, the people are famous throughout the region for their bleached-white teeth.
1 day 10 hours ago: Following new legislation in Freebuffet, the government snoops on private internet connections.
2 days 8 hours ago: Freebuffet was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Fastest-Growing Economies.
2 days 10 hours ago: Freebuffet was reclassified from "Iron Fist Consumerists" to "Father Knows Best State".
Please send cure missiles to the Azagnannan Brood ASAP, we're overwhelmed.
Will cure you back!
EDIT: Bah, whole thing won't paste. "The Mhaldoria Leader
People Request Not So Much Dictatorship, If That's All Right
Joining is hilarious.