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IC:

Presenting:

The Intercooled International Engine of
The HotRodian Empire

Announcement of the Formation of the Empire (http://invisionfree.com/forums/Texas/index.php?showtopic=992)

Follow-up Story (http://invisionfree.com/forums/Texas/index.php?showtopic=995)

Member States:

HotRodia (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hotrodia)

HotRodia II (http://213.208.119.243/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hotrodia_ii)

HotRodia III (http://213.208.119.243/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hotrodia_iii)


HotRodian Anthem

O beautiful for carguy's dream,
that sees beyond the paint job,
thy chromed out rims do ever gleam,
undimmed by grease and sweat!
HotRodia! HotRodia!
God save the V8 pow'r,
'till inexpensive cars again,
have big blocks as standard fare!

O beautiful for paddle shifters,
and a triple plate clutch to boot,
our lap times by seconds decreased
in ev'ry dragstrip showdown!
HotRodia! HotRodia!
God fix thine every flat,
then smoke the tires, but don't cause fires,
and leave the crowd in awe!

O beautiful for smoggy skies,
and supercars galore,
for internal combustion vehicles
atop the swelt'ring asphalt!
HotRodia! HotRodia!
God help thee win this race,
and crown thy good, with snazzy hood,
from lap to winning lap.

Historical HotRodia

Chapter One: The Land Before Time

A long time ago, in a land known as Texas, a few people, united by their love of all things car-related, their appreciation for food and drink, and their overwhelming tendency to be goofy, banded together to create a group called...

The HotRod League!

The fearless leader of this band of like-minded individuals was HotRodianthicalopimus (hereafter referred to as HR), a man of great physical stature, incredible mental acuity, and a comprehensive sense of cool. HR inspired countless car lovers to lived in harmony with the jungles of concrete and metal, working towards their common goal of a world of smog-filled beauty and speed.

His beautiful wife Automobilica was the more practical half, the one who actually organized the people whom he inspired. She set up the First Car Show, and caused many to join the HotRod League, doubling their numbers.

Shortly after the First Car Show, HR had a dream in which the Supercarious, God of the Road and Track, The Omnipotent Internally-Combusting One, The Great Engine that Drives the Universe, told him that a huge wave of government regulation would destroy all hope of their utopian dreams. Supercarious commanded that a large vehicle be created that could move The HotRod League to The Promised Land, an unnamed land of petrol and dragstrips.

HR did as he was told, and constructed...The Carviathan, the largest automobile in all of history. So they set out in search of The Promised Land, wandering the highways for 1500 years, constantly looking for the unnamed land they had been promised by The Car God.

Chapter 2: The Promised Land

At the end of a millenia and a half, the HotRod League was cresting a large hill, when Supercarious appeared in the sky in front of the weary band and began speaking in a voice as loud as the rumble of a V12 engine.

"Oh privileged People of the Car, you have reached the edge of The Promised Land that I have given to you! Since we are already appropriately located on a hilltop (it's no mountain, but it'll do) I will give you 5 Commandments.

1.) Thou shalt worship Supercarious, the God that hath brought you forth from the land of the treehuggers.

2.) Thou shalt offer a constant prayer to Supercarious, in the form of exhaust fumes.

3.) Thou shalt not ride a vehicle that is not powered by an engine, for this is blaspemy before your God.

4.) Thou shalt multiply upon this land, pave it, and drive at incredibly fast speeds upon it.

5.) Thou shalt drink tequila, for it is good.

Now go forth and get busy, I have to get back to The Great Car Show in The Sky. Junior tends to make a mess of things when I'm gone."

And so the intrepid band marched forward into to the land where they would settle and prosper.

Chapter 3: A New Nation Is Born

In those days, the Leader of the HotRod League was being led by the vivacious and beautiful HotRodia, a direct female descendent of HR and Automobilica. It was proposed that The Promised Land needed a new name, one which reflected the spirit of the people. The decision came to a vote, and the name 'HotRodia' was chosen by a majority of the people, although 'The Big One', 'Car Country', and 'Chromera' were seriously considered.

The first town was built shortly thereafter. It was named HotRodia City, in an odd twist of fate. It is now the capital city of HotRodia. At that time the first HotRodia Tequila was brewed at a saloon appropriately called 'The Fuel Injector'. Soon, other towns began springing up: Margaritaville, Showroomtown, Garage.

Margaritaville was and still is the most culturally diverse city in HotRodia. It is home to peoples from hundreds of countries around the world, and the giant themepark TequilaWorld was first built there. Showroomtown is where the automobile industry first became established and the HRMC has its headquarters and main production facilities there to this day. Garage is the largest city in West HotRodia and much of the 'old wealth' in HotRodia live their opulent lifestyles there while everyone else looks on with jealousy.

Chapter 4: The Combustian Era

Early in the ultra-industrialization that accompanied the growth of cities, the worship of Supercarious became highly ritualized and became known as Combustianism. As Combustianism was very popular among the wealthy and powerful, it was eventually named the state religion, and the high priestesses within the Combustian religion were given all the legislative power. Since Combustianism is by philosophy socialistic, the priestesses centralized the government and began enacting some serious Robin Hood legislation. Fortunately, the priestesses also enacted many educational reforms, upgrading materials, hiring the best teachers, and promoting an incredibly expansive and interactive curriculum. Their last legislative act (before their role as legislators was officially terminated) was to provide free college educations to everyone in HotRodia.

Chapter 5: The Secessions

At the beginning of the Combustian Era, many people became disappointed with the decrease in economic and political freedoms that accompanied the new governmental form and decided to break away from HotRodia and form their own nation of a distinctly Libertarian flavor called HotRodia II (http://[URL=http://213.208.119.243/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hotrodia_ii). The government of HotRodia reluctantly let them go.

About midway through the Combustian Era, many more people decided that HotRodia had been too liberal for too long and decided to start their own more authoritarian nation that focused strongly on civil rights and the economy called HotRodia III (http://213.208.119.243/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=hotrodia_iii). Once again, the government of HotRodia let the people go peacefully.

Near the end of the Combustian Era, HotRodians began a movement towards decentralizing the government in an effort to put the power back in the hands of local officials who would understand the local issues better. Toward this end, HotRodia was subdivided into four regions, North HotRodia, East HotRodia, West HotRodia, and South HotRodia.

HotRodian Corporations:


HotRodia Tequila Vendors Conglomerate

The HTVC produces and distributes all types of alcoholic beverages, not just tequila.

HotRodia Motor Corporation

The HRMC produces a large variety of automobiles, a small number of which are available on the international market.

HotRodia First Regional Bank

The HRFRB offers banking services including savings accounts, free checking accounts, CD's, loans, safety deposit boxes. All accounts and funds are fully insured, and any errors on the part of the bank will be fixed promptly and the person who was subject to the error will recieve appropriate compensation.

HotRodia Electric Co.

The HREC provides power for over half of HotRodian citizens, and is constantly researching new power resources such as wind, water, and solar-powered alternatives to serve its customers better.

HotRodia AviTech

HRAT designs and produce avionic technology, including ornithopters, helicopters, airplanes, and their various component parts, such as engines, wings/blades, etc.

HotRodia TeleComm Inc.

HRTCI provides telephone, internet, and wireless services to over 80% of HotRodian citizens.

HotRodia Home Renovation Warehouse

The HRHRW retails items that are commonly used for home improvement projects, building materials, paints, plumbing fixtures, lighting implements, etc.

HotRodia ArmaCorp

The HRAC produces various types of military hardware, including small arms, ground-based transports, tanks, ships, aircraft, etc.

HotRodia Film Productions Co.

The HRFPC is the largest producer of films and television series in HotRodia, and is responsible for the wildly popular 'Jimmy Bomb' movies.

HotRodia HardSoft Electronics

HRHSE makes hardware and software for individual, commercial, and military applications. Their most famous work is the infamous Spelling Nazi program.

HotRodia Hotels and Resorts Corp.

HRHRC hotels are among the finest in the world. Complimentary services include open bars, restaurant dining, valet parking, access to fitness equipment and spa facilities, room service, and pillow mints.

HotRodia Clothiers Limited

The HRCL can supply any and all clothing needs. Whether your clothing needs to cover as little as possible or as much as possible, this company can design it to fit your complexion, body shape, size, or lifestyle.

South HotRodia AgriFarm Incorporated

SHRAFI is the only supplier of feeds, hormones, housing materials, etc. for the entirety of HotRodia, and for good reason. They produce and sell high quality items for a reasonable price.

East HotRodia Waste Management Systems

The EHRWMS provides sewage and waste disposal services for all of HotRodia's billion+ citizens.

Noth HotRodia Drilling and Refinement

The NHRDR is the company that is driving the proper use of HotRodia's natural gas, oil, and coal resources.

West HotRodia Timber Inc.

WHRTI has chopped down thousands of trees, and replants thousands more, in an effort to make sure that the high paper usage by the government doesn't totally destroy the environment.

I Am Tired Mattress Manufacturies Company

The IATMMC builds the finest, softest, most pleasantly supportive beds in...the...*snore*