Aesculapius

Aesculapius

Flag of Aesculapius
Motto: "The better the state established, the fainter humanity."
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Region	The New Meritocracy
Capital	Hippocrates
Official Language(s)	English
Leader	Primero Lucianno
Population	3.426 billion
Currency	Aureus
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The Terra di Libertas of Aesculapius is a massive, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.426 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, liberal, pro-business individuals juggles the competing demands of Commerce, Law & Order, and Education. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Uranium Mining industries.

A National Academy regulates grammar and usage, government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries, scenic mountain valleys are flooded with water as damming projects get underway, and murderers frequently escape punishment by claiming they were protecting their honour. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Aesculapius's national animal is the serpent, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Aureus.