Fodmodmadtol

The United Empire of
Fodmodmadtol

Flag of Fodmodmadtol
National motto: Ceci Tuera Cela
National anthem: Dragostea
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Region	The Federated Klatchian Coast
Capital	Cairo
Largest City	Emulov
Population	4.000.000.000
Suffrage	1.00 on the CAT
Official Language(s)	English, Latin
Government Emperor Consul Urban Speaker Rural Speaker	Unitary Empire Sacha Gavri Ludvik Novgol Jordan Lion Madison Burulcich
Charter	GCOF 1414 FACC 2002
ISO Nation Code	FOD
Currency	Bread Pound (ƒ)
Time Zone	(-5)
• Summer (DST)	(-6)
Internet TLD	.fod
Calling Code	+7
National Symbols  • Sport  • Animal  • Fruit  • Flower	Archery Raven Clementine Lavender
UN Status	Non-Member
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Fod, officially The United Empire of Fodmodmadtol ( Latin: Imperium Consociare Foda ), is located mainly in epsilon eridani with various universal territories. It's inhabited by a culturally affluent population of over four billion. People typically prefer a communal system of government with liberal social policies. A libertarian socialist government is currently in control.

Fod has remained in isolation for a majority of its existence, international interaction considered necessary under special circumstances. Exceptions have been DPUO, The Island of Rose as well as the Order of the Seraphim and the First Communist International. The Fodist people are infamously rebellious at home, though crime is virtually unknown thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare.

Geography

The geography of Fod is greatly varied due to its unique territorial possessions. Fod Proper is based in epsilon eridani on Soprano. It consists of several atmospheric, hydrologic, and geologic layers. Its components are the atmosphere, the aquasphere, the sufosphere, the mantle and the core. The vivesphere in this composition is usually not considered part of the physical layers of Soprano. The system itself is enveloped in a dust disk.

Fodist Domestic Standard

The Fodist Domestic Standard (FDS) was created by the Yoshi Regime to regulate date and time. Before the FDS system was set in place, date and time were measured by abstract regional standards over which business couldn't transfer. The esteemed Doctor Freedman, in conjunction with the National Academy of Science, devised the FDS system by calculating the movement of celestial bodies of Fod Proper. The Fodist Calendar has 360 Die, held in 60 Hebdoma, held in 12 Mensi, held in one Annu. (Consequently, 6 Die are held in a Hebdoma, 30 Die and 5 Hebdoma held in a Mensi.) Annu are calculated from the birth of Christ.

Mensi
Amun	Apep	Bast	Hath	Mont	Isis	Sobe	Heth	Horu	Thot	Naun	Maht
Die
Kajal		Boris		Rojin		Knois		Mepij		Wiktj

History

Armistice

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By the turn of 1390 three major nations dominated Fod; Troj, Pars and Rjok. A century of fighting with one another over territorial possessions, specifically Cairo, had led to troubled times. With Troj on the edge of collapse, Amun, the Lord of Troj, called an armistice. Amun invited the lords of Pars and Rjok, Mont and Horu respectively, to convene at Cairo in 1393. Talk started immediately, and almost ended the same day. While Amun was able to settle the dispute with Mont and Horu, the others wouldn't settle with either. Horu left Cairo set on continuing war. In 1396, with war on every front, Amun once again invited Mont and Horu to Cairo. Horu refused to appear. With him absent, Amun and Mont talked easily, and an agreement was reached within the summer. Troj and Pars would become united and conquer Rjok, the reason for all trouble. Amun offered his daughter, Nyx, as a peace offering to Mont. Completely shocked by this sign of devotion, Mont refused, insisting that Nyx be treated with the highest of respect. In 1399, Rjok was conquered. Amun and Mont agreed to remain united, and created Fod as it's now known. They agreed that Nyx, a symbol of empathy, would take charge when they died.

Old Fod

Nyx was handed control of Fod in 1400. For the next century relatively little occurred. Nyx formed the government into a more solid being, edicts passed quietly improving commerce and living quality. People were generally content. Nyx met with representatives from across the Empire throughout this period and drafted the Governing Charter of Fodmodmadtol. It was declared law in 1410. It wasn't until 1490 the first signs of trouble appeared. In an explosive wake up call, the Fod government came under attack in an event known as the Massacre at the Ministry. Countless were injured and a high ranking government official was assassinated. The attack revealed a shocking scandal in Fod government, and from this point on a feeling of resentment would begin to grow. An anarchic movement appeared after Fod government published Radicalist Report, 1490. People demanded reform. In 1600 there was an attack in Cairo in which Fod government facilities were taken by rebels. Cairo was besieged until the following year when the rebellion collapsed. Nyx was abducted during the occupation. She was never seen again.

Early Fod

The daughter of Nyx, Yoshi, assumed power. Yoshi was preoccupied mostly with reconstruction and stabilization. Martial law was enforced immediately following the Clover Rebellion and wasn't revoked until a referendum was initiated in 1612. With most of the public angry with Fod government Yoshi was coerced into loosening Fod government regulations and restrictions on commerce. The Fod market was officially opened in 1624, and private enterprise exploded. Instead of pleasing the public as it was intended to do, the open Fod market instigated capitalist associations. Around 1766 Yoshi's health began failing, and in 1788 opted for euthanasia. A majority of programs started by Yoshi failed.

Later Fod

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The daughter of Yoshi, Nokona, assumed power. Unlike between Nyx and Yoshi, a major ideological difference existed between Nokona and Yoshi. Upon ascendancy, Nokona instated an instant laissez faire, laissez passer policy. Fod government was completely dissolved, Nokona dividing industry into businesses and installing advisors as business leaders. This instantaneous reaction upon ascend ency was cheered by the public. For a while there was a general peace. This ended abruptly in 1804 when Nokona announced that Kay Medical, her corporation, would begin a hostile takeover of every existing Fod business. By 1808 Kay Medical has acquired complete control of the Fod market. With materials and services monopolized by a non-governmental, non-democratic entity, Fod was held under the most effective control in history. In 1989 Nokona hit menopause and declared regional war in The New Roman Empire. This was followed by a precision Rosian liberation. The regional war was averted. Nokona was displaced.

Modern Fod

Sacha, speaker of Cairo, assumed control in 2000. By this time the government was ineffective, business holding sovereign authority. A confidant of Sacha, Jordan, was forcibly installed as the executive of Kay Medical. (The institution of Kay Medical was dissolved, executive members incarcerated). With a friend in Kay Medical Sacha created Fodmodmadtol Administration-Corporation, a privatized government bound by contract to protect the citizen. In 2004 Sacha held the Fodmodmadtol populist election

Administration

Registration in administration-corporation is allowed only if an applicant scores a 1.00 on the CAT, or Cumalative Assessment Test, an examination issued by Fod to determine if a citizen has the intellectual capacity necessary to participate.

List of Unions

Union	Leader	Description	Seats in Popular House
Roman Union	Sacha Gavri	The Roman Union is beyond question the most humanitarian orientated Fodist union. They advocate majority spending in education, healthcare, and human services. Union speakers have promised more regulated economic policies and have given the union a communal tendency. Ironically, the policy which gains most support is that of restricted political freedoms.	520
First Union	Madison Burulcich	The First Union supports the notion of a farmer's society. They're considered militaristic, supporting every aggressive government action. They're often known to spark riots in times of peace. The First Union denounces consumerism. Presently it focuses on silencing minorities.	200
Kay Medical	Jordan Lion	Kay Medical supports dissolution of administration-corporation, and the instatement of Kay Medical as the sole national proprietor. Since it's inception as a corporation Kay Medical has worked to combat numerous Fodist restrictions. It's also seen as the only significant force prohibiting a purely communist government.	150
Nation United Union	Ludvik Novgol	The Nation United Union supports economic and political policies supportive of administration-corporation and dismissive of private enterprise. On the union's agenda is instating an authoritarian code of conduct for the citizen. Union speakers have recently denounced materialism, hyping a philosophical concoction of nihilism and nationalism.	130

Corporation

From the trenches of the Ekonomy rose several Corporations which have buried any competition. Eleven in all have been created, outstanding in each of their own aspects. The Corporations hold to themselves a significant portion of the Fodmodmadtol Ekonomy, none being able to survive without one other, and none being able to grow with another. A constant battle between these behemoths creates an astonishingly stable marketplace. Lethal competition from these forces usually drives opposition into the dust within a single fiscal year. The registered consumer, registered voter, supports whichever Corporation would suit their Ekonomic needs.

List of Corporations

Kay Medical

A Personal Arms Manufacturing and Medicinal Industry monolith, and also the oldest established Fod corporation. The Kay Medical monopoly on the health care industry ensures its profitability. Almost every medication produced will infect someone with something else- Not to say they don't produce some of the finest medication ever know, but what will actually work is affordable only for the elite. Kay Medical controls the IRC system, Internet Radio Connection.

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One Beacon

Monopoly of the Mining and Refining Industries renowned for its exploitation of natural resources and milking every drop of profit from what they dig up. They control all domestic raw material and mining facilities. One Beacon is also the sole supplier of utilities such as water and oil.

Traveler

Transportation Vehicle Manufacturer, ranging from "Trains to planes and automobiles!" Notorious for production of vehicles which malfunction within twenty four hours of the warranty expiration. Profit yield is exceptionally high due to trendy designs aimed towards the NASCAR demographic. Recently they've been experimenting with public services.

Kudos

Power Company which conducts business under three fronts; Jericho, Anameth, and Methyl. While Jericho supplies power harnessed by wind generators, Anameth supplies power harnessed by fossil fuels. Methyl is supported by the power of nuclear fission. Ironically if you support Jericho, you support Anameth as well. Kudos uses this marketing strategy to capture the demographic of the "environmentally-concerned," while still satisfying those who couldn't care less.

Helium

Large Arms Industry. Helium has, and will always, play the entire role in any Fodmodmadtol military movement. Once a State Industry Helium holds much clout with the International Corporate Community as well as with the International Administrative Community. Helium conducts business on the principle of wholesale, to only large consumers.

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Nys

The Media. Nys publishes books under an assortment of different houses, fiction and non-fiction, with a wide range of subject matter. They also produce an intense genre of film. Nys also has exclusive domain over television. Other Corporations must pass through Nys before going on air. The firm also supports private schools.

Lynbrook

Lynbrook produces a wide variety of familiar goods. The Corporation itself is divided into five different storefronts. Each is dubbed, ordinarily, Lyn-Bed, Lyn-Bath, Lyn-Cook, Lyn-Dine, and Lyn-Live. Lynbrook is regarded as the "Homemaker's store."

Saint Syndicate

Security business which installs patented Safe-Systems throughout a clients contracted area. Lestat, MFS, and the infamous NET were produced by Saint Syndicate. Computer software as well as hardware of outstanding quality has been produced by this firm. Recently they've also expanded into the area of banking.

Canon Vestal

Telecommunications Firm. Cellular coverage is estimated to reach ninety percent of the population. Internet Providers based in the firm remain dominant due to the fact they come standard with any Saint Syndicate PC. Canon Vestal became famous for operating the first massive space operation in Fodmodmadtol, known as Elitist Orbit.

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Amica & Company

Clothing producer and retailer responsible for trends circulating in the teenager community. Pop culture and gossip are inherently controlled by Amika & Company, Media Outlets including Meta Urb Television and NonLocal Magazine. Amika & Company has developed a marketing technique in which a store front is never replicated.

Hewlett Packard

Spawn of 11:11 merger. This chain of übermarkets vend any and every food product, but only food. They've been criticised for spiking prices of goods to unreasonable heights. HP controls every iota of the Agriculture Industry, using the Syndicated Families as its muscle in demolishing Mom and Pop Stores. HP also has a chain of popular (see:only) fast food venues, gained from the 11:11 merger.

Culture

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Fodist cultural practices are steeped in religion and ceremony, often seen as stiff or stiff-collared. Traditional practices aside, Fodist popular culture is often viewed as wildly liberal. Morals are left to the person, not the government. Most industries considered blasphemous by other nations are legalized. Various cultures from across Fod contribute to its berth of cultural pluralism, many different cultures living together side by side. This creates a unique atmosphere in urban areas, such as Emulov, where one can enjoy Alto music whilst dining in a Soprano cafe.

Fodist's have a long tradition of embracing the senses. Intricate graffiti-art is displayed across almost every building, ranging from simple tags to grandiose portraits. It's common for a string quartet to be found on an urban corner or a flutist in the subway, as the government subsidizes musicians to liven certain areas. Several schools exist for the arts. The largest is the Cairo Institute of Aesthetics, which has several academies throughout Fod including the Institute of Eyes and the Institute of Ears.

Sasha

Sasha is an allegorical symbol of the empire which first appeared after the fall of Rjok. She's often portrayed as a woman wearing white, adorned in frosted jewels. Sasha is a representation of the peace and wealth of the empire's masses. Often used as a symbol of unity, Sasha is represented in statues in imperial offices. In recent times important figures have been bestowed with the title of Sasha (Sa.) by the Lord Chancellor. Sasha is featured on coins and stamps.

Religion

The Roman Catholic Church is the predominant religion of Fod, followed closely by Ali'a. The influx of the new religion has caused many natives to riot over newly constructed cathedrals, though tolerance is spreading as Catholicism continues expanding. Ali'a is the oldest established institution of Fod, with long ties back into history and firmly rooted followers. Following the Roman Catholic Church and the Ali'a Sect are Zor'a, Abrahamic, Gnosticism and Humanism.

Ethnicity

Soprano, Alto, Bass, Baritone and Marzipan are the generalized ethnicities of Fod. These names refer to a culture, not the pitch of voice. The generalized ethnicities are defined by where they trace their ancestry. Soprano's claim lineage from the Troj nation, Alto's claim lineage from the Pars nation, and Bass' claim lineage from the Rjok nation. Each lineage has distinct physical features. Baritone's claim lineage from nomadic tribes of Imo and Sek (Gabriel being mostly uninhabited before the Unitary Empire). Marzipan is a class created by society to define foreigners, derived from the Fod expidition to The Planet Mars.

Urban and Rural divide

The nation is divided into an urban union and rural union. As with all countries there exist major ideological differences between the farms and cities. Historically speaking, this has been a problem for the nation since prior to the unification. Originally this conflict started between the cities of Troj and the farmland of Rjok, and eventually progressed into warfare over economic need. Even after the unification of Fod the conflict continued. The farmland stopped shipping material to industrialized centers, and the cities withdrew investment from agricultural ventures. The economy stagnated under those conditions, and the government needed a compromise between the cities and farmland. The Great Compromise created the current unions, establishing a precedent of treating urban and rural areas as separate facets of the nation. Both the urban union and rural union have their own set of law and order. These are regions of the nation defined by population, density, area, and product. Geography is relatively unimportant.

Military

The Fod Streitkräfte is divided into four Sections:

• Armée de Terre (Army)
• Armée de l'eau (Navy)
• Armée de l'air (Air Force)
• Gendarmerie (Special Interest)

Elitist Orbit falls under the authority of the Armée de l'air. Armée de Terre and Armée de l'eau have reached a technology level where an Armée de l'air is unecessary. Gendarmerie serves as a crisis guardian.

Symbol	Name	Personnel	Subordinate units	Officer in command
ƒ	Army	100,000	5 Corps	Marshall
|	Corps	40,000	2 Divisions	Major
!	Division	20,000	2 Brigades	General
:	Brigade	10,000	2 Regiments	Brigadier
æ	Regiment	5,000	5 Battalions	Colonel
╦	Battalion	1,000	10 Companies	Commandant
=	Company	100	5 Platoons	Captain
-	Platoon	20	2 Squads	Adjudant
Ø	Squad	10		Gruppenleiter

Education

Cours Premierment
Age	Course	Abbreviation
N-6	Premierment	CP
Cours Deuxieme
Age	Course	Abbreviation
6-7	Elémentaire Q	QS
7-8	Elémentaire R	RS
8-9	Elémentaire S	SS
9-10	Préparatoire 1	E1
10-11	Préparatoire 2	E2
11-12	Préparatoire 3	E3
Cours Troisième
Age	Course	Abbreviation
12-13	Classique A	3A
13-14	Classique B	3B
14-15	Classique C	3C
15-16	Semester A	AA
16-17	Semester B	BB
17-18	Terminal	TERM

All educational programs in Fod are regulated by the Consul of Truth. Instructors are employed by Administration and are consequently civil servants. The curriculum is the same for all Fod students in any given Cours. However, there exist specialized sections and a variety of options that students can choose. The reference for all Fodist educators is the National Truth Archive which catalogs all teaching directives. The school calender has two breaks, the month of Isis and the month of Maht, otherwise, the calender is completely uninterrupted. Most students have finished their year by Bastille Day. The school calendar is standardized throughout Fod Proper. Most, if not all teaching directives developed for the Fodist education system were developed under the authority of Doctor Freedman. Fod is divided into academies, or seperate school districts.

Cours Premierment

Cours Premierment gives children study skill, while providing lessons in social decorum. This Cours involves children and their parents, stressing the responsibility of everyone in the learning process. Curriculum includes the colors, the alphabet and the numbers. This Cours also takes learning outside the Academy.

Cours Deuxième

Academy Cours Deuxième is mandatory for children six to twelve years of age. Cours Deuxième is sectioned into two levels, Elémentaire and Préparatoire. The former is an important step in the educational process, as it is when children are introduced to reading and writing. Much akin to other educational systems, Elémentaire usually has a single teacher who instructs in many different disciplines, such as mathematics, science and history. The latter elaborates on the childrens' rudimentary knowledge, delving in an assortment of different mathematical theories, scientific methods and social studies. At this level children are given a choice of which study they would like to pursue. An intensive culture program is also introduced at this level, which makes available a slew of artistic and creative studies.

Cours Troisième

It is required that students attend Academy Cours Troisième. It continues with the knowledge base from Préparatoire into Classique. Into Cours Semester, however, the curriculum changes dramatically. A student has mostly free roam, able to pick and choose which studies to follow. It's required that students choose studies pertinent to success.

Cumulative Assessment Test

The Cumulative Assessment Test or CAT is an examination initiated by Fod in 2006 which, by definition, is to determine the state of a student's mind. The CAT is a required examination issued at the end of TERM. If a student fails they're sent to specifically designated education facilities, entirely separate from a standard academy.

Important Fodmodmadtol Institutions

Cairo Institute of Aesthetics The National Institute Oiseau School

Kay Medical Myspace Elitist Orbit

The Rose Emulov Bazzar Montelukast Stage

	The United Empire of Fodmodmadtol
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Politics | Economy | Society
Major People
Nyx | Yoshi | Nokona | Ishmael | Sacha Gavri | Ludvik Novgol
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