Banana Republics - The Caribbean Dictator NRP [Sheets]

[HeySeuss]

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"Vote for whoever you want, it's a free dictatorship!"

Nation Creation:

- Let me know you need rolls; I will hand you the stats for those items that are randomly assigned.
- Create your character using the trait systems below -- pick a trait from each category.

The thing is, I kept the descriptions skimpy, but there is a law of unintended consequences attached to the various options. Positive and negative modifiers are given for each item (even the flaws) but it is a matter of me knowing and you speculating...that's to maintain a whiff of Murphy's law in this whole situation.

Background

A. Background - Before entry into politics, the leader was somebody...he was only born once, so only choose once.

A/1. Moscow/Leningrad University
The leader attended the University of Moscow and rubbed elbows with the Soviet Nomeklatura.

A/2. Harvard/Yale University
The leader attended Harvard Univesity in his youth and got to know America's best and brightest.

A/3. Miner
The leader worked hard in one of the world's most dangerous professions.

A/4. Farmer
The leader is part of the salt of the earth, born to a farming family that tilled the land for subsistence.

A/5. Biblical scholar
The leader's upbringing was formally religious; within the Church (probably Catholic).

A/6. Man of the People
The leader organized and marched with the people as a union member fighting for workers' rights.

A/7. Booze Baron
The leader was in the alcohol business, particularly brewing beer and distilling rum for export.

A/8. Leftist Author
The leader's written work is inspiring to the left in his home nation and abroad.

A/9. Fortunate Son
As the heir to a political dynasty, the leader's name is associated with greatness, good decisions and inspired leadership.

A/10. Self-Made Man
The leader came up from humble beginnings and made it when the odds were stacked against you. This is impressive.

A/11. Silver Spoon
The leader was born rich, well-educated and never wanted for anything.

A/12. Generalissimo
The leader was a professional military officer.

A/13. Chief of Police
The leader was the nation's top law enforcement official.

A/14. Developer
The leader had a career in real estate development, commercial primarily.

A/15. Naturalist
The leader is noted for his background as a keen enthusiast for his nation's natural beauty.

A/16. Professor
The leader one of the nation's foremost educators and intellectuals.

A/17. Pop Singer
The leader had a very successful career as a singer, giving him a devoted following in other countries as well as at home.

A/18. Athlete (soccer, probably)
The leader had a career in sports, possibly representing the nation in the Olympics or the World Cup.

A/19. Travel Agent
The leader was in the tourism business prior to becoming the leader of his nation.

A/20. War Hero
The leader distinguished themselves on the field of battle.

A/21. Oil Tycoon
The leader was prominent in the petrochemical business prior to his ascent to power.

A/22. Secret Agent
The leader was in the espionage business prior to taking power. The details are classified.

Rise to Power

B. Rise to Power - This choice explains how the leader took power...and also sets certain expectations for the type of government and the way the people view el Presidente's regime. Choose (one) wisely.

B/1. Communist Rebellion
A demand for a fair distribution of resources to all brought the leader into power.

B/2. Capitalist Rebellion
The demand for a free market system brought the leader into power.

B/3. Fascist Rebellion
The demand for societal order and discipline and a leader to guide the nation brought the leader to power.

B/4. Elected as a Socialist
The leader ran on a platform of nationalization of the economy and won.

B/5. Elected as a Fascist
The leader ran on a platform of militant nationalism and won.

B/6. Elected as a Capitalist
The leader ran on a platform of free market reform and won.

B/7. Elected for family values
The leader ran on a platform of morality and support for families and won.

B/8. Military coup
The leader came to power at the head of a coup backed by the military.

B/9. Religious Appointment
The leader was given power through the auspices of the Church.

B/10. Installed by KGB
The KGB funded and assisted in organizing the leader's coup.

B/11. Installed by CIA
The CIA funded and assisted in organizing the leader's coup.

B/12. Bought the Election
The leader used personal wealth (or the wealth of benefactors) to outright buy the election.

B/13. Heir apparent
The leader inherited the positon from his predecessor, who may or may not have been a relative.

B/14. Corporate Buyout
A large corporation or a conglomerate of corporations bankrolled the leader's rise to power.

Qualities

C. Personal Qualities - These are the leader's primary personal strength. Choose one. He's not that great of a guy, to be honest.

C/1. Charismatic
The leader can move the people with his words and demeanor.

C/2. Hard Working
Incompatible with Lazy Flaw
The leader has a powerful work ethic; the leader is the first one up and the last one to bed.

C/3. Financial Genius
The leader understands the principles of effective economic policymaking.

C/4. Green Thumb
The leader is an agricultural expert.

C/5. Administrator
You know the ins and outs of effective management.

C/6. Diplomatic
The leader has a great ability to conduct negotiations with other nations and represent the interests of the nation abroad.

C/7. Empathy
The leader can feel people's pain; he can connect to most folks, or at least appears so.

C/8. Entrepreneurial
The leader knows how to make the most of his economic opportunities and how to strike deals with businesses.

C/9. Incorruptible
The leader does not have a Swiss Bank account. What he does is out of a sense of obligation for the nation, and this is well known.

C/10. Scholarly
The leader's erudition is well-known and well-respected.

C/11. Athletic
Incompatible with Lazy Flaw
The leader is noted for his active lifestyle.

C/12. Well-Travelled
The leader has had extensive contact with other countries on a personal level.

C/13. Sociable
The leader is adept at making small talk and mingling with the crowd.

C/14. Patriot
The leader is well known for his heartfelt patriotic sentiment; the nation comes first for him, always.

C/15. Populist
The leader's passions reside with the common people of the nation.

Flaws

D. Flaws - Pick one.

D/1. Kleptomaniac
The leader can't keep his hands off the treasury.

D/2. Philanderer
The leader is well known for his indiscriminate sexual tastes.

D/3. Compulsive Liar
The leader and the truth have a very awkward relationship.

D/4. Ugly
The leader is ugly, and posters and placards of the leader are avoided.

D/5. Alcoholic/Addict
The leader's fondness for certain substances is well known.

D/6. Flatulence
The leader's unique odor is not to the liking of all.

D/7. Compulsive Gambler
The leader enjoys gambling...and the treasury is unfortunately on the hook to pick up the tab.

D/8. Paranoid
The leader is tinfoil hat paranoid. He doesn't merely believe that Jews are plotting to take over the world through financial markets; he thinks they do so at the behest of aliens.

D/9. Coward
The leader is known for his cowardice, it is a matter of public knowledge.

D/10. Moronic
The leader is not merely suspected of idiocy, it is well known.

D/11. Short-Tempered
The leader's temper is a thing of fearful legend.

D/12. Pompous
The leader cannot stop talking about himself, much less listen to others.

D/13. Compulsive Vulgarity
The leader compulsively swears, even in public addresses.

D/14. Cheapskate
The leader's corner-cutting is well known, as is his lack of concern at the consequences of such corner-cutting.

D/15. Religious Zealot
The leader's religious mania is well known.

D/16. Great Schmoozola
The leader has extended his hand in friendship to all...perhaps over-enthusiastically and with a great deal of insincerity.

D/17. Jingo
Incompatible with the Diplomatic Quality.
The leader is confident that the nation has nothing to learn from anyone else about anything.

D/18. Lazy
The leader is known for waking up late and going to bed early.

D/19. Madame El Presidente
The nation is run capably enough...through the leader. It is his wife that rules, and this is the subject of ridicule abroad and distress at home.

D/20. Popular Leader in Exile
The leader's most dangerous enemy is out there, gathering resources and may return at a given day soon. This is a constant source of consternation and political division within the nation.

Once you've done this, it's time to do the rest of the nation...there are parts of this sheet that will be determined with complete randomness. You will create an island nation and also write some cultural details, but things like what sort of resources you have, including the military, will be rolled randomly. No, it's not fair, but yes, it ought to be interesting.

Name: (Such as England, the United States of America or France)
Demonym: (Such as English or Americans or the French)
Description: (A summary of your nation goes here; basics on what's going on and what the country is about.)
Government: (Type; Monarchy, Communist, Tinpot Pissditch Dictatorship, el Republico Bananos etc. The last of these gets extra style points -if- el Presidente wears aviator sunglasses, a gold braided peaked cap and the currency has pictures of palm trees and parrots on it)
Head of State: (Extra style points if the title is "El Presidente.")
National Anthem: (Srs or not, up to you. Extra style points if some sort of Salsa hit or Latin jazz number or it's Elvis)
National Religion: (Since we're using a slightly alternative Earth feel free to use real religions. Or come up with a zany one.)
Population: (Number, roughly; the cap is at 4 million. Don't bother trying to justify any sort of military mini-maxing on the basis of population, that's all random.)
Geography: - (If you want to name mountain ranges and the such, feel free.)
Demographics - (Languages, ethnicities, religions and so forth.)
Notable Locations - (An overview of important cities and other locations, merely list these places and fill in the blanks later.)

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All of these are randomly assigned by me, using rolls and tables. Have fun! :)
Primary Economic Sector:
Secondary Economic Sector:
Abundant Food Resources:
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources:
Abundant Mineral Resources:
Army:
Navy:
Air Force:

[HeySeuss]

Omega:
Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Sex)
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food)
Abundant Food Resources: Coffee, Seafood (Delicacies), Sugar Cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (Prime Cigar Leaf), Tobacco (Common)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Small Army, well-equipped with ex-Nazis or other exiles running the show.
Navy: Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
Air Force:Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

Cold:
Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, beaches and so forth)
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian - Non-Food
Abundant Food Resources: Coffee *** - Indicates a triple roll, making this country the dominant coffee exporter in the region
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Hemp, Narcotics
Abundant Mineral Resources: Nickel
Army: Experienced Small Army, former colonial military units that served in colonial wars abroad prior to independence. Decently equipped.
Navy: Torpedo/patrol boats.
Air Force: No Air Force

Vanq:
Primary Economic Sector: Mining
Secondary Economic Sector: Banking, Agrarian - Food
Abundant Food Resources: Cocoa, Sugar Cane, Seafood (Delicacies)
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Rubber, Narcotics
Abundant Mineral Resources: Bauxite, Silver
Army: Foreign Military Presence (randomly picked nation) through Post-Colonial Status of Forces Agreement and a small army, well-equipped.
Navy: Status of Forces Agreement with a powerful nation whose navy protects your waters...so long as you keep them happy.
Air Force: Civil Air Patrol/Search and Rescue

Gowi
Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Sex)
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Gambling)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables and Grains, Sugar Cane ** - Double Roll means a very strong sector here.
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Hemp, Tobacco (prime cigar leaf)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Nickel
Army: Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations.
Navy: Small navy, a couple destroyers and a submarine in addition to torpedo boats.
Air Force: None

Outcast:
Primary Economic Sector: Mining
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian, Non-Food
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables and Grains, Sugar Cane, Coffee
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (prime cigar leaf), Cotton
Abundant Mineral Resources: Silver
Army: Medium Army, well-equipped with US or USSR advisors giving advice that sound a lot like orders.
Navy: Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
Air Force:Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

guyvolk:
Primary Economic Sector: Banking
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food)
Abundant Food Resources: Cocoa, Sugar Cane, Spices
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (prime cigar leaf), Rubber
Abundant Mineral Resources: Petroleum
Army: Constabulary, decently-equipped
Navy: Torpedo/patrol boats
Air Force: Modern, with first generation jet fighters...but largely dominated by the technicians and pilots of a former colonial power or a superpower. Very small.

ComradeZed:
Primary Economic Sector: Petroleum
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Cultural Heritage Sites)
Abundant Food Resources: Cocoa, Seafood (Delicacies) Livestock (Swine)
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Hemp ** - Double roll means dominant sector
Abundant Mineral Resources: Petroleum
Army: Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations.
Navy: Status of Forces Agreement with a powerful nation whose navy protects your waters...so long as you keep them happy.
Air Force: None

Ultimate:
Primary Economic Sector: Banking
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, beaches and so forth)
Abundant Food Resources: Seafood (Delicacies) ** - Double Roll means dominant sector, Sugar cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Rubber, Narcotics
Abundant Mineral Resources: Bauxite
Army: Small Army, decently-equipped
Navy: Obsolete type destroyer and some patrol boats.
Air Force: Small Army, decently-equipped

Historian:
Primary Economic Sector: Banking
Secondary Economic Sector: Mining
Abundant Food Resources: Spices ** - Double roll means dominant sector, Seafood (Common)
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Timber (Common), Hemp
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Constabulary, ill-equipped
Navy: Status of Forces Agreement with a powerful nation whose navy protects your waters...so long as you keep them happy.
Air Force: None

Raptorman
Primary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food) ** - Regionally Dominant Sector
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Gambling)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables and Grains, Livestock (Poultry), Seafood (Delicacies)
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Timber (Luxury)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Nickel
Army: Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations.
Navy: Obsolete type destroyer and some patrol boats.
Air Force: Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

Canoli:
Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Gambling) ** double roll - regionally dominant sector
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, Beaches and so forth)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruit, Vegetables and Grains, Cocoa, Sugar Cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Timber (Luxury)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Experienced Small Army, former colonial military units that served in colonial wars abroad prior to independence. Decently equipped.
Navy: Obsolete type destroyer and some patrol boats.
Air Force: Modern, with first generation jet fighters...but largely dominated by the technicians and pilots of a former colonial power or a superpower. Very small.

Alex/Sora:
Primary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food)
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Non-Food)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Livestock (Poultry), Coffee
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Timber (Common), Tobacco (prime cigar leaf)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Medium Army, well-equipped with US or USSR advisors giving advice that sound a lot like orders.
Navy: Small navy, a couple destroyers and a submarine in addition to torpedo boats.
Air Force: Modern, with first generation jet fighters...but largely dominated by the technicians and pilots of a former colonial power or a superpower. Very small.

Kangaroo
Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, Beaches and so Forth)
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Cultural Heritage Sites)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruit, Vegetables and Grains ** Double roll, strong sector, Sugar Cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Rubber, Cotton
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations.
Navy: Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
Air Force: Medium sized but still antiquated with propeller aircraft.

Michael
Primary Economic Sector: Banking
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Sex)
Abundant Food Resources: Seafood (Common), Coffee, Cocoa
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (common), Hemp
Abundant Mineral Resources: Silver
Army: Experienced Small Army, former colonial military units that served in colonial wars abroad prior to independence. Decently equipped.
Navy: Small navy, a couple destroyers and a submarine in addition to torpedo boats.
Air Force: Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

[Vanq]

WIP

Name: Namadique
Demonym: Namadiquais/Namadician
Description:

Pierre Bélain landed on what is now Namadique in 1625. Against the advice of those around him, he decided to settle without much backing from any company. The original settlement, Saint Pierre, failed miserably before the year was over. The people of the settlement suffered frequent attacks by the native inhabitants. Bélain was forced to retreat back to France and petition for assistance in taking the island. He tragically died on the trip back, but his nephew, Jacques Dyel du Parquet, finished his work. Returning to Namadique with close to 200 settlers, they expelled the native population and began clearing land for sugar cane.

Ownership of the island was contested during several wars between France and England, with England coming into possession of the island during both the 7 Years War and the Napoleonic wars.
Only having recently been granted independence, Namadique is economically dependent on their French (and her allies) compatriots buying their raw goods. It's a pretty enough island, with often described as "the snobbiest paupers."

Government: Diarchy: Two Heads of State of equal power, one secular, one religious
Head of State: (Extra style points if the title is "El Presidente.")
National Anthem: (Srs or not, up to you. Extra style points if some sort of Salsa hit or Latin jazz number or it's Elvis)
National Religion: Roman Catholicism
Population: 1.6M
Geography: Mountain range(mining), tropical forests(cocoa, rubber), white sand beaches, good natural harbor(s)
Demographics:
Language: French (Official), Creole, Native Languages
Ethnicity: Caucasian (9%); African and African-white-native mixture (89%); Other (2%)
Religion: 82% Roman Catholic; 16% Santeria; 2% native beliefs
Notable Locations:
St. Namadie: Capital city and named after the same saint that gives the island it’s name
St. Calminius Port: Built around a harbor, site where most of Namadique’s fishing industry is based
XX: Mining town
Primary Economic Sector: Mining - Bauxite and Silver
Secondary Economic Sector: Banking, Agrarian - Food
Abundant Food Resources: Cocoa, Sugar Cane, Seafood (Delicacies)
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Rubber, Narcotics
Abundant Mineral Resources: Petroleum
Army: Foreign Military Presence (France) through Post-Colonial Status of Forces Agreement and a small army, well-equipped.
Navy: Status of Forces Agreement with a powerful nation whose navy protects your waters...so long as you keep them happy.
Air Force: Civil Air Patrol/Search and Rescue

Leaders Traits
A/5. Biblical scholar
The leader's upbringing was formally religious; within the Church (probably Catholic).

B/7. Elected for family values
The leader ran on a platform of morality and support for families and won.

C/7. Empathy
The leader can feel people's pain; he can connect to most folks, or at least appears so.

D/2. Philanderer
The leader is well known for his indiscriminate sexual tastes.

Benoît and Guillaume Durant

Guilluaume is the secular leader, Benoît is the religious leader. They're so alike, they hate each other.

[Gowi]

The Kingdom of Paraíso

Name: The Kingdom of Paraíso
Demonym: Paraísi
Description:

Founded in 1499 as a Spanish Colony, Paraíso befell a Spanish captain’s dream as he and his crew found themselves stranded on the island which they supposedly in humor referred to as paradise. By the early 19th century the revolutionary movements in the Caribbean resulted in many independent states of former Spanish colonies. Paraíso was one of many but instead kept it’s monarchy rather than calling for government reform. The then ruling family had supported their pull away from Spain and thus the royal family continued to operate – though fear of other ruling powers invading them invoked a fear, so through deals they began to train themselves to be the best defending militia they could be. This belief was instilled even up to modern day Paraíso, as the threat of encroachment is even more apparent.

Up until the current year, Paraíso was ruled by King Rodrigo II Mägo de González for the entirety of the 20th century. He birthed a daughter, Alanza in 1935 who became a somewhat popular latin American pop singer and before her father’s death was looking toward a possible career expansion to the United States.

Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: Monarch; constitutional rights are given and a royal council sits underneath the Head of State. The monarch has full veto power.
National Anthem: Aunque me Cueste la Vida | Though, the population is fond of Alanza's cover of: Les Gitan as a "secondary" anthem.
National Religion: Roman Catholicism
Population: 2.7M
Geography: - Vast tropical climate with highlands, lowlands, and plains. Contains a "sacred" region named Lukiyó.
Demographics -
Language: Spanish (Official), French, Native Languages
Ethnicity: Caucasian (5%); African or African-related mixture (13%), Hispanic and Hispanic-white-native mixture (78%); Other (4%)
Religion: Roman Catholic and Animism (native) beliefs coexist in Paraíso; few are zealous towards one another due to the hybridization over the years.
Notable Locations - Castillo de Paraíso, Pueblo de Rojo, Templo de Cielo

Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Sex)
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Gambling)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables and Grains, Sugar Cane ** - Double Roll means a very strong sector here.
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Hemp, Tobacco (prime cigar leaf)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Nickel
Army: Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations.
Navy: Small navy, a couple destroyers and a submarine in addition to torpedo boats.
Air Force: None

Alanza Núñez de González, Queen of the Realm
Leader Traits:
A/17. Pop Singer
B/13. Heir apparent
C/12. Well-Travelled
D/5. Alcoholic/Addict

[Cold]

República Democrática do Junho (DRJ)


The famous headless leopard on a field of soothing terracotta.

Name: Democratic Republic of Junho, República Democrática do Junho [ʒuɲo] (DRJ)
Demonym: Junholese
Government: Constitutional republic. The president and mayors are elected every five years.
Head of State: Presidente Amando Furtado
National Anthem: Vaidade Nacional
National Religion: Catholicism
Population: 900,000
Geography: The entire island is covered by a mountain range with three major mountains and smaller ones surrounding them. Cliffs make up much of the rocky northern shore but the southern shore has long sandy beaches. Land inward on the mountain slopes the dense tropical rainforest only makes way for farming terraces cultivating mostly coffee and hemp.
Demographics:
41% European (primarily of Portuguese descent) (40%), Mulatto (45%), African (19%), Other (1%)
Languages: Portuguese (Official), Junholese Creole
Notable Locations:
Porto Junho (Capital) - Population: 115,000.
Vila do Mação - Population: 60,000.
Nova Portimão - Population: 34,000.
Odimera - Population: 25,000.

Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, beaches and so forth)
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian - Non-Food
Abundant Food Resources: Coffee *** - Indicates a triple roll, making this country the dominant coffee exporter in the region
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Hemp, Narcotics
Abundant Mineral Resources: Nickel
Army: Experienced Small Army, former colonial military units that served in colonial wars abroad prior to independence. Decently equipped.
Navy: Torpedo/patrol boats.
Air Force: No Air Force

History:
In 1661 Captain Alfonso do Maio, sailing under Portuguese flag, set foot on the uninhabited island he would later name after the month he arrived. Colonisation followed and a large number of slaves were transported to the island to work in the fields cultivating fruits and coffee. Despite conflicts with the Dutch and British in the region, the Ilha do Junho remained under Portuguese control and slowly grew over the years. On 7 September 1822, when Brazil declared independence from Portugal, Junho was incorporated into the Empire of Brazil. In the following decades Junho was generally ignored and when the empire collapsed in 1889 the small island became a Brazilian colonial territory. In the early 20th century, with Portugal in turmoil, Junho welcomed a new wave of Portuguese immigrants bringing with them new and exotic political ideas.

The island's Republican Party talked openly of independence but since the people on the mainland barely knew of Junho's existence and Brazil descended into a decade of dictatorship, nothing happened. In the second world war the Junholese army formed part of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force that fought alongside the allies in Italy. Finally in 1945, when the Brazilian dictator Vargas was deposed, the Republican Party declared an independent Democratic Republic of Junho. Naturally, the Republican Party won the nation's first ever elections with a landslide victory. The Republican Party was of course also the only existing political party at that time.

The next elections 5 years later were cancelled due to an unfortunate voting ballot shortage. However, two years later the president still managed to lose his post after a night of high-stakes poker in the Odimera Beach Hotel (✩✩✩✩✩) when, in a drunken stupor, the president gambled away his presidency. The lucky winner of the historic poker game was Amando Erasmo Furtado: real estate developer, prominent Republican Party member and backgammon extraordinaire. As the constitution listed no law that forbade betting one's post in a game of cards, Amando Furtado was inaugurated as Junho's new president. Under his leadership, Junho, which was known only for its coffee and weed, was turned into a popular tourist destination. After completing his first term, President Amando Furtado was re-elected in 1957 with an overwhelming victory gathering an impressive and believable 95% of the votes.

President Amando Furtado

Name: Amando Erasmo Furtado
Age: 49
Background:
A/14. Developer
B/14. Corporate Buyout
C/6. Diplomatic
D/7. Compulsive Gambler

Other Persons of Note

Paula Furtado (40) - First Lady of Junho

Santiago Lopes (55) - Minister of Tourism

Mateus Álvares (61) - Minister of Defence

Filipe Nascimento (39) - Head of Hidden Intelligence Division (HID)

Gilberto Nascimento (58) - Minister of Foreign Affairs

Musa Hisakawa (Hisakawa Musashi) (47) - Army General

Francisco da Silva (65) - Mayor of Porto Junho

[Historian]

Name: The Serene State of Santisaria

Demonym: Santisarian

Description: Nestled behind a large mountain range, with its eyes to the sea, Santisaria was created by the Serene Republic of Venice as its only overseas colony. When Austria took over, and again during the years of violence and upheaval in the eastern hemisphere, people with lots of money seemed to flock to the isolated nation in their hour of need. Headed by a Patricianship with intelligent men at the helm, the nation grew steadily into a strong banking capital - rivaling even Switzerland in its value.

It was only on the cusp of World War II that Santisaria reached the public eye, however. Serving as a home to hundreds of thousands of really rich Jews running from Antisemitism, and lots of poor Eastern Europeans and Arabs uprooted by conflict, the Santisarians were viewed internationally as saviors for sending these poor and unlucky folk straight into the iron mines to feed the ‘war effort’. Serving as host to Naval Station Cape West and a squadron of US Navy cruisers, it remains a strategic haven for naval operations in the area.

The premier banking institution for much of the free world, it has massive revenues - and the possibility of a Cape South Naval Air Station offers the promise of a new air force for the flagging nation’s weak army.

Government: Authoritarian Dictatorship

Head of State: The Patrician, a gaunt and tall man with a pair of angry and piercing eyes. When he speaks - rare as it is - a flurry of cusswords accompany a clipped and well-practiced tone. A former Secret Agent serving in the OSS during Santisaria’s involvement in the war, he was a hero on his return to the nation. During the reign of the last patrician, an ineffectual man who was essentially rubber-stamping the high council’s democratic plans, he was a vocal and vulgar critic that rose the people in revolt.

On April 1st, the day of dead fools, the Patrician arrived with a white flag to discuss terms with his predecessor. When the latter arrived, the Patrician dropped his flag, blew a rasberry, and blew six holes in the man’s chest. All the Gendarmes threw down their weapons in response. He has served with administrative brilliance since.

National Anthem: The Serene State (A Lute Melody with no words.)

National Religion: They aren’t too discriminating. Mostly.

Population: 3.7 Million

Geography: Nestled inside a harsh and steep mountain range, in a valley full of trees and forests, Santisaria does not lend itself to a strong military tradition. Defended by its impassible terrain and with a sea protected by foreign powers, the many towns and villages east of Salissa dot the countryside’s rare but bountiful spice fields. Ships trawl on the calm coast, catching seafood, and iron mines dig deep beneath the mountains themselves.

Demographics: 2000k Santisarians (Transplanted Venetians)/400k Irish/300k German Jewish/250k Americans/250k Arab/250k Eastern Europe Expat/250k Other

Notable Locations: The walled city of Salissa and its attendant sprawl outside said walls contain roughly 1/4th of the national population. Most of the non-western immigrant groups serve in farming the spice fields and mining - living in villages policed by the Serene Militia of Santisaria.

[Outcast]

Asante People

Name: Asante People's Republic (APR), formerly Asanasfeer.
Demonym: Asante.
Description: Colonized by the Netherlands in 1662 as part of the Dutch West Indies, the Asante People's Republic (then called Asanasfeer), gained independence in 1952. Asanasfeer was a democracy. However, there were allegations of corruption and nepotism within the system and in 1954, with the aid of Latin American revolutionaries and speculated aid from the USSR, the government was overthrown in a socialist uprising and a communist government was put in its place. Premier Rihairo Martina has been First Secretary of the Asante Communist Party and leader of the newly renamed Asante People's Republic ever since.
Government: Communist.
Head of State: Premier Rihairo Martina.
National Religion: State-sponsored atheism, although freedom of religion is still allowed. Still a large Roman Catholic majority, although some african religions are still practiced, as well as a small but influential Jewish community on the island.
Population: 3.1M.
Geography: The west coast is dominated by craggy cliffs and mountains, where most of the island's mining takes place. The east coast is more hospitable, with beaches, inlets, and calm water. There are large flat plains on the island, where most plantations are located.
Demographics: 39% European (mostly Dutch descent), 50% Afro-Caribbean, 8% Latin American, 3% Other.
Languages: Dutch, Papiamentu.
Notable Locations: Sabastad, the capital city, with a population of 852 000.
Zilverhaven, the second largest city and major port, population 428 000.
Westermijn, the major mining sector of the island.

Primary Economic Sector: Mining
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian, Non-Food
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables and Grains, Sugar Cane, Coffee
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (prime cigar leaf), Cotton
Abundant Mineral Resources: Silver
Army: Medium Army, well-equipped with US or USSR advisors giving advice that sound a lot like orders.
Navy: Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
Air Force: Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

Leader Traits:
A/1. Moscow/Leningrad University
B/1. Communist Rebellion
C/2. Hard Working
D/12. Pompous

[guyvolk]

Federation of Drecksloch(WIP)

Name: Federation of Drecksloch (FD)
Demonym: Trottel
Government: Representative Dictatorship (Elected Parliament makes laws but leader has absolute veto power and can demand parliament be re-elected leader is also installed for life)
Description: Drecksloch was a former base for the German army in the Caribbean but after world war two started it was largely ignored and during this time the island quietly declared independence. Following Germanys defeat in WW2 the Nazi commanders of the military installations packed up and fled the island leaving almost everything behind including the sizable German civilian population that had settled on the island most stayed on as the new government was in need of educated folk to handle it's daily functioning. One notable achievement is the island quickly became a renowned tax haven where the stinking rich hid all their money away from prying tax collectors.
Head of State: Chancellor Hugo Malinger
National Anthem: (Srs or not, up to you. Extra style points if some sort of Salsa hit or Latin jazz number or it's Elvis)
National Religion: The Federation does not endorse any one religion.
Population: 910,000
Geography: - Mt. Berg dominates the southern side of the island causing most of the shoreline to be craggy cliffs.
Demographics - 30% Caucasian (mostly German Expats) 60% Native (Divided between five large tribes), 10% Other
Notable Locations -
Kleines Reich- Capitol
Schwarz Port
Steinschlag
guyvolk:
Primary Economic Sector: Banking
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food)
Abundant Food Resources: Cocoa, Sugar Cane, Spices
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (prime cigar leaf), Rubber
Abundant Mineral Resources: Petroleum
Army: Constabulary, decently-equipped
Navy: Torpedo/patrol boats
Air Force: Modern, with first generation jet fighters...but largely dominated by the technicians and pilots of a former colonial power or a superpower. Very small.

Leader Traits:
A10: Self Made Man
B12: Bought The Election
C5: Administrator
D11: Short Tempered

[Canoli]

The Great Kingdom of Lassau

Clearly a WIP.

Name: The Great Kingdom of Lassau
Demonym: Lassian
Description: (A summary of your nation goes here; basics on what's going on and what the country is about.)
Government: Absolute monarchy.
Head of State: King Xavier Chavarría
National Anthem
National Religion: Chavarrían. The prophet is the king, and the gods his father and his father and his father and so on. Whenever a king dies, he ascends and becomes a deity. Thankfully, the nation is young and no king has ascended yet - meaning there is no god. Yet. 100% of the population are Chavarriáns according to official statistics.
Population: 2.2M
Geography: Long stretches of white, sandy beaches at which the major cities are located, complete with a vast array of casinos and other gambling dens and clubs. Further inland the beaches give way to lush djungle forests and fields with few lakes and mountains aside from the one, big-ass mountain smack in the middle of Lassau; el Grande Pico (the Great Peak).
Demographics:
Languages: Spanish (63%), Portuguese (17%), Lassi (5%), English (5%), other (10%)
Ethnicities: Hispanic (60%), Caucasian (24%), African (10%), other (6%)
Religions: Chavarrían (100%), officially. More accurate estimates put Chavarrían at about 40%, Catholics at 17%, indigenous religions at 30% and others at 13%.
Notable Locations - (An overview of important cities and other locations, merely list these places and fill in the blanks later.)
Ciudad de Inocencio (capital)
Lavadell
Leómacéte
Carança
Tarrajoz

Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Gambling) ** double roll - regionally dominant sector
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, Beaches and so forth)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruit, Vegetables and Grains, Cocoa, Sugar Cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Timber (Luxury)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Experienced Small Army, former colonial military units that served in colonial wars abroad prior to independence. Decently equipped.
Navy: Obsolete type destroyer and some patrol boats.
Air Force: Modern, with first generation jet fighters...but largely dominated by the technicians and pilots of a former colonial power or a superpower. Very small.

King Xavier Chavarría, age 38
A/20. War Hero
B/13. Heir apparent
C/14. Patriot
D/10. Jingo

[Babachenko]

Name: Socialist Augustine Republic
Demonym: Augustininian
Description: All hail the glorious founder Augustine, may his name live throughout the annals of time and so forth.
Government: Socialist Republic. El Presidente does in fact wear aviators and a slick black suit.
Head of State: El Presidente Commodus Augustine
National Anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hZ0i3IZRBk
National Religion: The State has no religion, apart from worshipping their glorious founder Augustine of course.
Leader Traits:
A: Background- A/12. Generalissimo
The leader was a professional military officer.

B:Rise to power- B/13. Heir apparent
The leader inherited the position from his predecessor, who may or may not have been a relative

C: Qualities- C/11. Athletic
The leader is noted for his active lifestyle

D: Flaws- D/8. Paranoid
The leader is tinfoil hat paranoid. He doesn't merely believe that Jews are plotting to take over the world through financial markets; he thinks they do so at the behest of aliens.
D/12. Pompous
The leader cannot stop talking about himself, much less listen to others.
D/5. Alcoholic/Addict
The leader's fondness for certain substances is well known.
Population: 2 Million
Geography: - Small mountain range in the north, primarily flat lands and rivers winding through the lands.
Demographics – Majority speaking Latin, some Spanish and major second language English. Other religion apart from the worship of our glorious leader is not permitted.
Notable Locations – Augustgrad: Capital city
Victoria Divina ad portum: Primary coastal city, home of the mighty Augustine navy
(Will update later)

Primary Economic Sector: Banking
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Sex)
Abundant Food Resources: Seafood (Common), Coffee, Cocoa
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (common), Hemp
Abundant Mineral Resources: Silver
Army: Experienced Small Army, former colonial military units that served in colonial wars abroad prior to independence. Decently equipped.
Navy: Small navy, a couple destroyers and a submarine in addition to torpedo boats.
Air Force: Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.

[Alex]

El Presidente Juan Ignacio Ernesto Fuerze del Norte Mendoza Blanco.
Background - Head of Police
Rise to Power - Military Coup
Trait - Entrepreneurial
Flaw - Kleptomaniac
Name: La Republica de La isla de los Cangrejos
Demonym: Cangrejos
Description: (A summary of your nation goes here; basics on what's going on and what the country is about.)
Government: Republic
Head of State: El Presidente Bob el magnifico
National Anthem:
National Religion: Catholicism
Population: 1.6 million
Geography: - A fertile island shaped perfectly like a crab with pincers raised above, nearly touching. The body of water forms a natural harbor for the Island's capital, Crabeville.
Demographics - Spanish, Hispanic
Notable Locations - Crabeville is the largest and only city on the island. The rest of the island is covered in plantations and forests.

Primary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food)
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Non-Food)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Livestock (Poultry), Coffee
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Timber (Common), Tobacco (prime cigar leaf)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Medium Army, well-equipped with US or USSR advisors giving advice that sound a lot like orders.
Navy: Small navy, a couple destroyers and a submarine in addition to torpedo boats.
Air Force: Modern, with first generation jet fighters...but largely dominated by the technicians and pilots of a former colonial power or a superpower. Very small.

[Meth Quokka]

Name:The Illustrious Minor Carenthian Republic of Tremendous Panache
Demonym: Carenthians
Description: The entire nation is Erasmus' plaything; he owns all the businesses on the island including the considerable farming and plantation holdings on the Island. The island is well known for two things; it's almost enslaved work force and the extravagance of their 'well-meaning' overlord. The majority of the people live in a somewhat destitute state albeit somewhat aided by the prevalence of a local rum manufacturing sector using the surplus of sugar cane to produce a rum so feral most people would pay not to drink it. The Carenthians take it as their one luxury in life and as the most gracious their leader would be; unless you joined the military at least. The armed forces are provided for in a way that should ensure their loyalty; as long as the wild parties thrown by His Most Esteemedship continues. Erasmus lives a life of wanton luxury parked up in the People's Palace; a monolithic building that outweighs every other building in the land having been built using tonnes of marble, concrete and luxurious woods. The presidential motorcade is a common sight throughout the island; as is the fleet of Presidential racecars.
Government: Military Dictatorship
Head of State: The Most Esteemed Presidente Erasmus
-Background: Booze Baron
-Rise to Power: Military Coup
-Personal Quality: Charismatic
-Flaw: Philanderer, Alcoholic/Addict
National Anthem:This
National Religion:Christianity
Population: 600,000
Geography: - One flat, roughly oval-shaped island that ranges from typical tropical beaches to denser jungle the closer you get to the center of the island. The soil is very fertile leading to an abundance of fauna and flora on the island; providing the perfect hunting ground for His Most Esteemedship.
Demographics
-English Majority (Commonwealth Emigrants and UK settlers)
-Spanish (from nearby islands)
-Portugese (from nearby islands)
Notable Locations
-Erasmiaville (capital)
-Serenity Beach (main tourist location)
-Erasmus Farming Co. Headquarters
-Erasmus Plantations
-Erasmus Mining Co. Headquarters
-The Wondrous People's Palace of Awe-Inspiring Greatness
-Carenthian Raceway.

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Kangaroo
Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Nature, Beaches and so Forth)
Secondary Economic Sector: Tourism (Cultural Heritage Sites)
Abundant Food Resources: Fruit, Vegetables and Grains ** Double roll, strong sector, Sugar Cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Rubber, Cotton
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Experienced Militia/Guerrilla force, well-equipped for defensive operations.
Navy: Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
Air Force: Medium sized but still antiquated with propeller aircraft.

[Omega]

Name: Free Democracy of Quanko
Demonym: Quankan

Description: Originally a Tuscany colony interest was lost in the colony earl in it's history and largely ignored by other colonial powers for having little value. Being ignored as it was it became a pirate and smuggler haven with men coming to the island to trade with the natives and Italian colonists as well as setup their own small towns and ports. While eventually the pirates died off the smuggling continued on throughout most of the nation's history. Strangely one draw for people to return to the small island were the very people of it. While Christianity had come to the island from the Italian colonists in some ways it did not take fully and the culture of the people overrode it. This was most rather noteworthy on their views on sex and love, this was only exasperated by the pirates and the people who came along with them.

Over time the small island was easily forgotten and ignored by most until the 1940s. Many fled Central Europe and one which took in a comparatively large number of new citizens was the small island nation of Quanko. This brought it to the eyes of the US and USSR as a result as both wondered of the future of the island with so many potential Fascists still present there. Then David Moore of the investment banking dynasty bought his way into Presidency of the small island nation which brought it even further into the eye of the USSR which in turn made the US respond similarly. Moore has declared neutrality when pressed on the issue but it is said both nations have been keeping an eye on the nation particularly in regards to suspected former NAZI members having gained noticeable power within the government and military.

Government: Limited Democracy
Head of State: President David Moore
National Anthem: All Hail The President
National Religion: Christianity (No official religion but Christianity is dominant)
Population: 1,500,000

Geography: Most of the nation is surprisingly flat with only a single mountain of note and is still smaller than most mountains in the region. The rolling hills and dense jungles which dominate the nation have made for easy cultivation of crops and land clearance for cities while the many small islands and reefs make the waters somewhat treacherous though allow for easy seclusion of anything from a single hut to a small city.

Demographics - 59% Native, 24% Italian, 9% German, 7% Other

Notable Locations:
- New Tuscany (capitol)
- Quantochaticl
- Parno
- Hetolo
- Matachl

Background: Silver Spoon
Rise to Power: Bought the Election
Quality: Sociable
Flaws: Kleptomaniac. Philanderer, Alcoholic

Primary Economic Sector: Tourism (Sex)
Secondary Economic Sector: Agrarian (Food)
Abundant Food Resources: Coffee, Seafood (Delicacies), Sugar Cane
Abundant Non-Food Agricultural Resources: Tobacco (Prime Cigar Leaf), Tobacco (Common)
Abundant Mineral Resources: Iron
Army: Small Army, well-equipped with ex-Nazis or other exiles running the show.
Navy: Coast Guard, decently equipped with fast cutters, capable in a customs/law enforcement role.
Air Force:Small and antiquated with old surplus aircraft.