Hypocria
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| Flag of Hypocria | |
| Motto: "Don't Cross the Boss" | |
| Map of Hypocria | |
| Region | Atlantian Oceania |
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| Capital | Hypocrium |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Autokrator Titus Drax |
| Population | c. 1.6 billion |
| Currency | Draxal |
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Contents
Overview
The Imperial Autocracy of Hypocria is located in the deep south of the Atlantian Oceania region. It is bordered by Cockbill Street to the north and east and Bettia to the west. Across the sea to the south is Spruitland.
The Enlightened Republic of Hypocria is a huge, economically powerful and safe nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, compulsory military service and complete absence of social welfare.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, corrupt morass -- is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Public Transport are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 27%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Beef-Based Agriculture and Woodchip Exports.
Rise of the Autokrator
After a series of increasingly unpopular Presidents the nation of Hypocria was simmering with internal tensions and talk of insurrection. Taxes were sky high, the economy had slumped and unemployment rates had reached record heights. On a wave of public support General Titus Drax, at the head of his army brigade, stormed the Republican Palace in Hypocrium and forcibly removed President Jocabi from power. He declared himself President in Jacobi’s place.
Under Drax’s rule the economy grew in strength, the nation ended its international isolation and the population topped one billion. Six years after seizing power Titus Drax declared himself ‘Autokrator’ and the Imperial Autocracy was born.
The Central Government and The High Command
The Autocracy’s Central Government is composed of the heads of the various ministries and departments that handle the everyday affairs of the country. It is solely the Autokrator who appoints these ministers and consequently Hypocria is effectively run by cabal of the Autokrator’s cronies and wealthy members of society who were able to buy their appointments.
In addition the nation is divided into five administrative districts, each presided over by a regional governor. The governors are all appointed by the Autokrator and each has a place in the Central Government.
The High Command is the supreme military authority in the Autocracy and as such governs all areas of Hypocria’s military forces. The High Command is composed of the heads of the three sectors of the armed forces as well as the military commander of each of the five districts and the commander of the Imperial Guard, who also serves as the capital’s chief military officer. Most of whom happen to be close friends or subordinates of the Autokrator from his own army days.
The Chairman of the High Command serves as one of the two Grand Marshals of the Autocracy. The other is the Autokrator himself. In addition the Chairman holds a place in the Central Government.
International Relations
Following an end to the nation's previous isolationist policies the Autokrator ordered the construction of a new diplomatic facility next to the Imperial Palace. This facility included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy Plaza complex.
- 1 Embassy Plaza
- Nedalia - Ambassador George Johns
- 2 Embassy Plaza
- Andossa Se Mitrin Vega - Ambassador Xavier Escobar
- 4 Embassy Plaza
- Ryloss - Unassigned
- 5 Embassy Plaza
- Lamoni - Ambassador Maxillian Shepard
- 6 Embassy Plaza
- Starblaydia - Ambassador Christophe Garcia
- 7 Embassy Plaza
- Bettia - Ambassador Amin Robson
- 8 Embassy Plaza
- Lesser Ribena - Ambassador Jane Wright
- 11 Embassy Plaza
- Spruitland - Ambassador Rudolf Finto
Regional Alliances
After receiving an invitation from Tiberius Starblayde to a meeting aboard the Orca Partyship the Autokrator officially added his signature to the Lavingrad Pact to confirm Hypocria’s entry into the Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States. Hypocria is also a member of the Atlantian Oceania Regional Defense Organisation.
Sport
Like many nations in the region Hypocria is home to a multitude of sporting leagues and events.
Football
Football is by far the most popular sport in the country and the domestic league was recently overhauled, creating The Hyper League.
Given the popularity of the sport it was only a matter of time before the nation debuted at international level. Former Starblaydia national coach Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu was hired to prepare the side for it’s debut at World Cup 23. Guylain was sacked some six years later after a dreadful run of form and was replaced by Dave Wilson, who led Sarzonia to the title at World Cup 22.
Hypocria’s football association quickly recognised the importance of developing young players and consequently the nation is a regular competitor at the Under-21 World Cup. Over the years Hypocria has established one of the best youth systems in the world and the Under-21 side have become genuine contenders for the World Cup. We like to think so anyway.
Hypocria has competed at the last three Cup of Harmony tournaments without any real success. A quarter final place at Cup of Harmony 17 is easily the best performance to date.
It is at the regional AOCAF competition that the Hyppos have made the biggest impact. Hypocria debuted at AOCAF IX and went all the way to the final before losing to regional heavyweights Vilita. Eight years later the nation earned it’s place in the history books by beating Sarzonia in the final of AOCAF XI in Bettia.
Cricket
Cricket is played at an amateur level in Hypocria but the best players in the country are currently being scouted to form a team that will compete in the Cricket league in neighbouring Bettia.
Ice Hockey
Despite the fact that there is no tradition of Ice Hockey in the country the government elected to send a team to compete in the fourteenth edition of the Cherry Cup in Very Angry Rabbits. Somehow the Huskies managed to beat reigning champions Tanah Burung in their very first game.
