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Columbia, formally known as the Columbian Union,[note 1] is a Terran country. It is a federal presidential republic and the only known democratic country in Terra, made up of various states with independent municipal governments and their own laws. A centralized federal government serves as the national government, with three branches: the legislative (the Union Congress), the executive led by its one and only President Mark Max, and the judiciary (the Union Supreme Court).
Columbia is not only the youngest nation in Terra, but also a melting pot of various races and cultures around Terra. It is known for accelerating scientific progress in Terra, its modern technology, and the influence it exerts through mega-corporations and its extensive military. However, Columbia has increasingly expanded its influence over the continent over the years, to the point where it has become an expansionist superpower in Terra.
Columbia has proclaimed itself to be a nation of "equity" where everyone, including the Infected and even the Sarkaz, is treated equally. On one hand, its treatment of minorities is indeed much better than other countries' (especially Ursus). However, the nation is secretly exploiting the Infected, the local Sarkaz community, and the commoners by enticing them to settle in the country's wastelands as its first pioneers, where Catastrophes are common, crime is rampant, and the land is yet undeveloped.[2]
The Columbian language is similar to American English in our world. However, they somehow have distinct grammars and accents even though both are mutually intelligible enough with each other.[3]
Background[]
Originally, Columbia was a Victorian colony formed by various city-states on the northwestern side of Terra. However, during Gaul's invasion of Victoria, the colony took the opportunity to declare independence with Gaul's aid. With the increasing pressure from Gaul, the Victorian border dukes could not stop the rebellion and ordered all Victorian armies stationed in Columbia to retreat, leading to the formation of a new country.[4]
Ever since its foundation, Columbia has slowly been expanding both its territories and its political influence across Terra. It uses the propaganda of the "Columbian Dream" to attract frontier pioneers to move to its westernmost wastelands, mainly inhabited by the poor, slum dwellers, and the Infected, where they are to settle down and cultivate the land under the nation's name. Even though the pioneers' stories have been immortalized by various tales, they are frequently the target of ill treatment and governmental neglect.[2] These pioneers range from various backgrounds, even including criminals who do not want to spend their sentences in prison.[5]
Columbia's unrestrained expansion has also led to countless political conflicts with other nations. During the late 40s after its independence, it launched an outright invasion against Bolívar in the name of retaliation against Leithanien. However, not only did Columbia attempt to secure its vast resource deposits, it also constantly meddled in Bolívar's political affairs, which resulted in a never-ending stalemate against the local resistance forces.[6][7] After the failure in Bolívar, Columbia then set its eyes on Sargon and has slowly been destabilizing the country by covertly funding its operating mercenaries and pro-Columbian tribal factions, and even instigating conflicts to gain profit.[8] It also slowly expands its political influence onto Sami through scientific explorations by modernizing the country, though this often comes with many conditions that the Samifjod find it hard to reject.
There are also growing concerns regarding Columbia's weapons programs funded by its national military. In an effort to triumph over other Terran superpowers, explore the untouched borders of Terran civilization, and finally win the political struggle against the Federal Government, the Columbian military has openly pursued technological supremacy through its mega-corporations. However, this is often done through questionable means, such as secretly conducting unethical human experimentation and reviving ancient, forbidden relics.
Columbia does have a lighter side to its expansionism. The nation is known for its soft power, exporting its vibrant culture all around Terra. Even the most conservative in Terra have begun to experience culture shock through the popularity of Columbian movies, music and sports. This is especially obvious with Emperor's worldwide popularity and the baseball craze in Terra.[9] Some nations have been strongly shaped by Columbian culture, such as Siracusa, which adopted Columbia's judiciary system,[10] and Kazimierz, the economy of which is influenced by Columbia's commercialism.
Notable people[]
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Expatriate | Born in Columbia but aligned/affiliated with other countries/factions Operators |
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Non-native | Born in other countries but aligned with Columbia NPCs |
- Mark Max: the President of Columbia
- Damien
- Elba
- Thunderstone
- Professor Thorne†: A Vouivre researcher from Blaine Formative and Elliot's professor. Twenty-two years ago, he led the "Sand Soldiers" into the Ibut Region of Sargon for research on an Originium-based weapon. However, he was preyed upon by the local Padishah and was later murdered.[11]
- Chief Justice Marshall: The Chief Justice of the Union Supreme Court who, in Terran year 1091, went insane due to Arturia's Originium Art, declared himself the "Emperor" of Columbia, and implemented the Infected Emancipation Act in the name of "Royal Degree," which ultimately had a positive impact on the Columbian Infected community.[12]
- "6060": An infamous Columbian rapper who Emperor is said to have a bad relationship with. The latter would dedicate a diss track to him at one point.[13]
- Mario: A once renowned Wrankwood film director who Roberta worked with at some point. Known as the "Father of the Slasher/Master of Horror" for his horror films which were popular 15 years ago, his reputation started to fall from grace in recent years with flicks like "The Living Dead on the Frontier", which was a box-office bomb.[14]
- Ambrois Edwards: A former baseball player who was constantly bullied for being Infected. One day, he´s approached by Cuora, who decides to cheer him up and takes him to Rhodes Island for help. After that, he decided to come out from his retirement.[15]
- "Mr. K.": The mysterious CEO of the Beachbrella corporation, as well as Jesselton´s boss. He considers him as his most valuable asset.[16]
- Val Hyde: One of the twin CEOs of the HydeBro corporation, alongside his unnamed brother.[17] The company got involved in a corporate rivalry with Simon Co., resulting in a scandal that ended with the later falling from grace, and imprisionment of the Simon family members and its CEO, Smith SImon.[18] Following the Mansfield incident, Val and his brother would be arrested, leading to the company going bankrupt.[19]
- Dr. Hayden Ramnt☠: The director and owner of Haydn Pharmaceuticals, one of Rhine Lab´s investors. He provided the Lab-1 facility, which would be used to conduct experiments on Ifrit as part of the Department of Defense´s "Project Diabolic". However, he was killed when Ifrit´s powers went out of control during the Diαbolic Crisis[20]
Places[]
Settlements[]
- Trimounts
- Tkaronto
- Bunkerhill: The city where Simon Co. and the HydeBro are located.[18]
- Givogia: Franka's hometown. It was destroyed by a Catastrophe when she was 13 years old.[21]
- Ironforge: The city where Anthony Simon was arrested. Due to the city being under a different state law, Anthony was free from the HydeBro's interference.[22] In 1095, A Blacksteel Worldwide team was sent to investigate a Fonnterra Bioresearching laboratory rumored to conduct illegal experiments with funding of the Department od Defense. This ended in an incident where Franka, one of the team's members, got herself infected. Under an agreement with the Federal Goverment, the information is kept hidden from public, with the official sources that it was just an "Originium Leakage".[23][24][25] The headquarters of Maylander's Security and Defense Company is located there, which Team RAINBOW is working with.[26]
- Nulaiteburgh: Coldshot's hometown[27]. It's also the city where the Mansfield State Prison was docked during Anthony's prison break.[28]
- Wrankwood: A Columbian city known for being the heart of its film industry.[29] Their movies' selling points include their pretentious titles, excessive use of explosions, and even age restrictions.[30] Although its film industry is sometimes criticized for the cookie-cutter production values of their Blockbusters in contrast of the less-popular B movies,[14] and the exagerated way the big studios and agencies care about their clients and actors´ personas and public images while treating them as products.[29]
- San Sophie: The city where the Mansfield State Prison was docked 4 months prior to Anthony's jailbreak.[31]
- Steelham: The town where Sonny and Mary come from.[19]
- Max D.C.: A major city of Columbia and the capital of the nation.
Institutions[]
- Mansfield State Prison: A Columbia nomadic penitentiary.
Notes[]
- ↑ Originally "Columbia Union," which is grammatically incorrect.
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