Pilon
{{Infobox X2 Nation |
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motto=The greatest power lies in the genetic code. |
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region=The Planet Mars |
languages= Pilonese, English, Aquan|
capital= Transhumana |
leader= Headspeaker |
leadername= [[Pilias Simber] |
total area= 15,500,000 KM³ on Mars|
water area= 99% |
pop=7 Billion |
density= 1,500/KM³ |
GDP= ∏246,400,000,000,000 |
Per Capita= ∏35,000
currency=Pi |
domain= .ndlk
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The People's Greater Hegemony of Pilon, referred to more often simply as Pilon, is a Virtual Democracy located primarily in the Northern Ocean, surrounding the Lyot Crater on Mars. In addition, Pilon has a number of smaller colonies and outposts spread throughout the solar system and beyond. Among Pilon's neighbors are Tiburon, R'yleh, The Snel, and the Neutral Northern Ocean Trade Waters.
The Martian territories are treated with total equality, with the colonies and outposts only receiving a larger amount of the total resources of Pilon due to a majority of the population residing on Mars. The citizens of Pilon are usually called Pilonese. The Nation is an economic powerhouse on Mars, conducting trade with as many other nations as possible not just on Mars, but with also with off world nations too. The Government of Pilon is heavily influenced by the corporations in Pilon, many of whom have joined together into powerful Megacorps.
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The nation of Pilon was founded upon the principle of taking control of ones and nature around them by embracing certain technologies including bio-engineering, bio-augmentation, and social engineering (highly developed with the full understanding of the Human psyche, late in the 21st century). The Secret Society that origanally adopted these priciples was formed as a splinter group of Transhumanism in the early 21st century on Earth.
When space travel was developed the nation left the cradle to settle on the soon to be Terraformed Mars in the hopes of starting anew without the interference of an already existing biosphere. That experiment grew into what is now known commonly as the Eco-Jungle, a voracious underwater biosphere, with millions of competing species all precisely controlled and adjusted over time. Their work is unparalled in Human history.
In addition the pivotal piece of Pilonese technology is called the Nodelink, which is a collective knowledge base accessed through use of implanted Nodes or Node-Ports. The Nodelink gives a person access to the common knowledge of the people of Pilon, even allowing the sharing of thoughts, feelings, even providing a place for communication with not just other Pilonese, but also the Eco-Jungle around them. This connection to their environment gives the Pilonese people a unique perspective on the world, often an alien one to other cultures that is somewhat unnerving to those not used to their culture. In addition the liberal viewpoints on Sexuality, Nudity, Capitolism, and even Genetic Engineering make it very difficult for them to get along with some of their less liberal neighbors.
History
Pilon was formed following a social movement within the inhabitants of the Burmese Highlands that pushed for a society that would focus on the advancement of technology towards the creation of a superior human being. This was an offshoot of the Transhumanist movement. Eventually, due to persecution from the conservatives who controlled the government and the religious elite of the Burmese Highlands, the Pilonese people left on a mass exodus eventually settling in the swampy lowlands, where they built a city, known as Pilon, named after the pilons that supported it.
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As time passed the small settlement grew into an industrialized nation, taking advantage of the rich underwater resources in the area. This focus on underwater technology, and underwater habitation that quickly followed, transformed the society into an aquatic civilization.
The technologies that allowed Pilon to expand underwater were found to be easily adapted into spacefaring technologies and within 3 decades were sending colony ships out in search of new areas to settle. This entire time a single concept weighed most heavily upon the Pilonese people, the "Grand Experiment", which was a fully independant ecosphere developed by Pilonese scientists, without the interference of an already existant system. They found the perfect place for such an experiment on Mars, within the Lyot Crater.
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The "Grand Experiment" continued on Mars and as it quickly became apparent that it was a success Pilon moved its capitol to Mars, leaving a significant portion of its population on Earth but focus most of its attentions onto Mars. As the population grew the Earth population moved from its origanal site to Sisgardia where other technology focused nations were gathering, and settled in the ocean of that region.
With the invention of the Node Pilon developed at an exponential rate, quickly developing their technologies and rapidly advancing their knowledge. About this same point the primordial versions of the Eco-Jungle were first developed out of the "Grand Experiment" and Pilon began the process of conversion from their traditional technology to one that was completely based off of Biological Components grown instead of built.
During the Civil War the Autocratic Council of the Wise was forced to concede power to the populace, becoming the current Democratic Government. Also during this time certain destructive technologies were banned due to their use in the fighting, where a reported 250 Million people died.
Since that time Pilon has seen a steady increase in both international influence and economic power on Mars.
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International Rankings
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(October 3, 2005) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 164th in the world for Largest Timber Woodchipping Industry.
(March 3, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 274th in the world for Largest Mining Sector.
(October 6, 2005) Pilon is ranked 17th in the region and 109,266th in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens.
(October 24, 2005) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 1,037th in the world for Healthiest Nations.
(October 10, 2005) Pilon is ranked 16th in the region and 63,366th in the world for Most Politically Free Nations.
(December 14, 2005) Pilon is ranked 7th in the region and 1,301st in the world for Rudest Citizens.
(October 30, 2005) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 170th in the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.
(November 4, 2005) Pilon is ranked 18th in the region and 110,536th in the world for Best Weather.
(October 17, 2005) Pilon is ranked 4th in the region and 368th in the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
(October 18, 2005) Pilon is ranked 4th in the region and 828th in the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
(October 19, 2005) Pilon is ranked 23rd in the region and 110,333rd in the world for Stupidest Citizens.
(March 8, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 225th in the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector.
(October 21, 2005) Pilon is ranked 3rd in the region and 778th in the world for Fastest-Growing Economies.
(November 23, 2005) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 165th in the world for Largest Soda Pop Sector.
(February 22, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 124th in the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
(November 28, 2005) Pilon is ranked 10th in the region and 18,739th in the world for Safest Nations.
(October 27, 2005) Pilon is ranked 7th in the region and 11,778th in the world for Highest Police Ratios.
(October 28, 2005) Pilon is ranked 8th in the region and 2,496th in the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.
(January 5, 2005) Pilon is ranked 21st in the region and 109,970th in the world for Most Devout Nations.
(November 26, 2005) Pilon is ranked 11th in the region and 14,577th in the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
(November 2, 2005) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 121st in the world for Most Rebellious Youth.
(November 3, 2005) Pilon is ranked 19th in the region and 110,425th in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.
(November 7, 2005) Pilon is ranked 2nd in the region and 525th in the world for Largest Nations.
(November 14, 2005) Pilon is ranked 2nd in the region and 5,236th in the world for Most Comprehensive Public Healthcare.
(November 18, 2005) Pilon is ranked 8th in the region and 21,745th in the world for Most Liberal Nations.
(January 19, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 199th in the world for Largest Retail Sector.
(November 21, 2005) Pilon is ranked 2nd in the region and 490th in the world for Most Cultured.
(February 20, 2006) Pilon is ranked 2nd in the region and 449th in the world for Largest Defense Forces (per capita).
(September 16, 2004) Pilon is ranked 6,043 in the world for Environmental Spending.
(February 10, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 165th in the world for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector.
(May 18, 2004) Pilon is ranked 50,121 in the world for Nudest country.
(February 1, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 75th in the world for Largest Trout Fishing Sector.
(February 7, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 89th in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.
(December 15, 2005) Pilon is ranked 10th in the region and 50,887th in the world for Most Corrupt Governments.
(December 19, 2005) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 121st in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.
(January 24, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 697th in the world for Largest Public Sector.
(January 3, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 34th in the world for Largest Gambling Industries.
(January 30, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 28th in the world for Largest Publishing Industry.
(January 27, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 129th in the world for Largest Insurance Industry.
(January 23, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 201st in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.
(February 2, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 1,404th in the world for Largest Welfare Programs (per capita).
(February 22, 2006) Pilon is ranked 1st in the region and 180th in the world for Largest Retail Sector.
