Quaon
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| Motto: Our Free Empire Shall Reign Across The World! | |
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| Region | European Continent |
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| Capital | Quaon City (Official), Chiom City (Unofficial) |
| Official Language(s) | English (38%), Spanish (20%), Italian (13%)), Others (29%) |
| Leader | Prime Minister Quin Orborn (deceased), The Senate, Congress, The Supreme Court |
| Population | 800+ million |
| Currency | dollar |
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Conventional Long Form: The Free Empire of Quaon (Well Known Title. Official Title From Roman Times is "The Imperial Princepality of the Remnants of the Roman Quaon Family." Rarely used, though technically still the title.
Conventional Short Form: Quaon
Government Type: Democratic Republic
Legslative Groups: Congress, Supreme Court, Office of the Prime Minister, Senate, Local
National Holidays: Founding Day (March 28th), Remberance Day (June 18th), varous relgious holidays.
Sufrage: 18
Militia Service: Prevously required for a year of all 18 year olds, now is a college option.
Economy: Very Strong Economy, Hurt By High Taxes
Ethnic Groups: Ancestorial Quaonion (old Roman) 34%, African 20%, English 18%, Spanish 10%, Other 18%.
Religions: Christian 30%, Jewish 22%, Muslim 21%, Atheist 10%, Pagan 10%, Other 7%.
Languages: English, Spanish, Various Others
State Animal: Owl
The Free Empire of Quaon is a huge, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.
History
Formation
The Free Empire of Quaon was founded by Shilom and Chiom Quaon in the first few years after the fall of the Roman Empire. It is believed to have been founded on about 500 AD, though that date remains disputed. Chiom and Shilom, brothers and former Roman Legionaires searched for a land to call their home, and found one in what is known today as Russia. Chiom and Shilom brought a few hundred people with them, as the former Romans came to Russia.
Chiom and Shilom are seen as almost mythical figures to the population of Quaon, and for good reason: the Free Empire of Quaon had to fight off Germanic Barbarian tribes many times, both men personally leading the growing people of Quaon to victory. Eventually, in what is known to Quaonions today as the Last Barbarian War, a tribe, whoses name translates as "the Rebels" attacked Quaon. The people of Quaon fought for years against these invaders, and many hundreds of Quaonions were killed. Eventually, Chiom Quaon himself led his army against the Rebels in a battle called today as the "Last Stand of Chiom." Chiom's army fought bravely and beat off the foriegn invaders, at the cost of the founder's life. The land which the battle was fought is now called "Chiom City" in his honor.
The First Rebellion
Quaon had established herself as an Empire by 1,200 AD, but was still yet to be immune to rebellion. In 1,209 AD, the ruler, Emperor Nemon III, was ambushed and killed by insurgents. These insurgents, called the Reborn, began a full-fledged rebellion against the tradionally Christian dictators of Quaon. Systematically, they eliminated all adult heirs to the throne (Quaonion law at that time declared no man younger than 16 could hold the title of Emperor). Led by Jacob Delemanor, the Reborn brought Quaon to its knees, then, taking the crown for itself, brought it back up to an age of glory.
Jacob made Quaon a secular state while improving the economy and winning his people's loyalty. He was known as a fair and kind ruler, and died in 1,231. Then, Quaon faced itself with a new problem: replacing a leader without destroying its glory.
