[NS]Popeleoma Del Signe
31-01-2006, 09:04
National Name (translation): The Popeleomatoriate (3 house Constitutional Monarchy) of Popeleoma Del Signe
Alternate Name (translation): The Unified Regions and Lands of Popeleoma Del Signe (obscured)
Short Name: Popeleoma Del Signe
Abbreviation: PDS
National Motto: "allting för land , kung, och ära"
National Anthem: “Tutte La Libertad ola Popeleoma Del Signe, Mya Hvarm”
Coat of arms: Shield with four fields and a center shield. Flanked by a pair of elks and draped with the royal yellow silk banner.
First quadrant: Diagonal alternating bars of black and yellow with a bale of wheat for the country’s agricultural department
Second quadrant: horizontal field, two colors blue and green with image of a gear to represent the industry
Third Quadrant: horizontal field, two colors blue and green with image of calipers and scale for education and sciences
Fourth Quadrant: diagonal alternating bars of black and yellow with image of a ship for the naval power
Government Type: Three House Constitutional Monarchy (popeleomatoriate). Three branches: Duma (Common Citizen Ruling Body). Politiburo (Gov't Elected official Body). Royal Cabinet (Appointed by his Royal Majesty).
Government Divisions:
Executive:
King and Queen: Authorities to carry out the laws of the land, appoint judges, veto laws and call elections
Royal Cabinet: ministers appointed by the King to make decisions that pass through the Politiburo before presenting to the King
Politiburo: A group of ministers elected by the public to make important decisions. Head of the 10 Departments
Legislative:
Duma: Includes at least one representative from each city as well as independent hamlets. Representation is one member per 8,274 People. Each city cannot have more than one member of certain party. Has power to make laws, call elections, declare war and demand resignation of faulty government officials
Judicial:
Court of the Land: 7 judges appointed by the King or Queen, to interpret the law of the land. Holds hearing of Government officials suspended or removed from office
Governmental Departments:
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Defense and War
Ministry of Economy
Ministry of Transportation
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Home/Internal Affairs
Ministry of Civil Rule
Ministry of Education
Ministry of State
Ministry of Municipalities
Capital: Troyes, Temple Grove secondary capital
Constitution: Drafted 1869 AD, Finalized 1873
Legal System: Laws pass through Duma, then the Politiburo, then through the Royal Cabinet then to the Heads of State. Popeleoman Standard Law (adopted 1874)
Suffrage 18 years of age, universal
Political Parties (in order of size): Centralist Party, Union Party, Preservation Party, Republican Party, Reform Party, Liberalist Party
Communications
Measure System: Metric and Imperial
Weights: Lbs and Kg for education
Newspapers: 39
Popeleoma Times
Popeleoma Del Signe Sun
Troyes Reporter
Chestownic Sun
Chalons Review
Kvarv Journal
Chalons Daily Press
Royes Herald
Temple Grove Bugle
Temple Grove Examiner
Haa Chronicle
Andebork Chronicle
Sarajano Times
Sarajano Dejostoc
Tre Herald
Hallo Borker
Kiruna Tribune
Fender Mercury
Gibson Chronicle
Dolton Press
Daachim Lighthouse
Halden Sun
Catholic Daily Prayer
Presbyterian Reader
Liberal Revue
Reform News
Union Press
Centralist Times
Preservationist Tribune
Republican Press
Rickenbacker Reader
Bent Bugle
Kandet Cadet
Bolveza Bugle
Caaene Vorsipel
Caaene Schaller
Rigi Reader
Saro Island Herald
Rickets Daily News
Telephones: main lines in use-
1.53 billion
Telephones: mobile-
1.61 billion
Telephone system:
General assessment- Domestic calls are superb and pristine clear. Foreign calls are fed through phone company satellites and have very clear communications. No traces of static were found. Phone wires are buried about 4 feet below ground and in rural areas, wired over 42 foot tall relay stations. Mobile phone stations are located about 1 per 75 square miles and all deliver clear calls except in the Spaden Natural Reserve
Radio broadcast stations:
AM- 22
FM- 34
Local- 19
Television broadcast stations:
22
Internet country code:
.pds
Internet hosts:
456,412,455
Internet users:
2.08 Billion
Transportation
Railways:
Total: 28,340 Km
Narrow Gauge: 20,310 Km
Broad Gauge: 30 Km
5’ “Allesaravitch” Gauge: 8,000 Km
Highways:
Total- 340,123 Km
Paved- 340,122 Km
Waterways:
7,129 Km
Ports and harbors:
Daachim, Gibson, Tinne, Svan, Kandet, Sarajano, Bent, Caane, Bolveza
Merchant marine:
Total- 3,012 registered ships
Airports:
3
Heliports:
48
Geography
Terrain: Most of the country is flat grassy land. Further west enters rugged mountainous regions but only in the South. Only one river runs through Popeleoma Del Signe but it run through the entire country. Popeleoma Del Signe has a mediterannean climate meaning for an extremely long growing season. Located about 892 Km from the equator.
Location: 892 Km north of the Equator, 1,259 Km south of Callisdrun
Climate: Short, cold and extremely wet spring season, hot humid summer season and short dark winters. Temperature drops to about 45 degrees Celsius. Overcast most of winter, but rest of year is fairly clear except for occasional thunderstorms.
Elevation Extremes
Highest point: Mt. Presarivitch, 8,291 ft.
Lowest point: 3.6 miles south-south west of Hur, -2 ft
Industries: Motors, Oil Refining, Shipbuilding, Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Bauxite, Coal, Limestone, Uranium (exhausted), Peat
Chief Crops: Grain, potatoes, sugar beets
Hazards: Heavy Thunderstorms, Widespread flooding of farmland
People
Population: 1,786,398,471 (June 2006 Census estimates)
Sex Ratio: .89 male/female
Population growth rate: .5%
Population density: 654 per sq Mi (242 per sq Km)
Birth rate: 10.2 births/1,000 population (2006 estimates)
Death rate: 8.56 deaths/1,000 population (2006 estimates)
Infant mortality rate: 2.5 deaths/1,000 live births (2005 est.
Life expectancy at birth:
Male- 89
Female- 92.3
Total- 91.1
Total fertility rate: 1.95 children born/woman (2006 estimates)
Nationality:
Noun- Popeleoma Del Signian(s) (Abbreviated: Popeleoman(s))
Adjective- Popeleoma Del Signian
Ethnic groups: Popeleoma Del Signian: 67%, Falloranic: 16%, Callisdrunian: 3.5%, French: 3%, Holisivic: 4%, Chisinauic: 6%, American: .5%
Religions:
Roman Catholic: 80%, Chysenauian: 11%, Orthodox Christian: 6%, Presbyterian: 3%
Largest church is in Outer Troyes: Holy Church of St. Joseph. Service in normally held on Sundays and special mass is held on Saturday nights as well. Presbyterians hold church only on Sunday, as do Orthodoxes. Chysenauians worship on Saturday and Sunday. They are an extremely focused religious group, but still liberal and open to new ideas.
Languages: English is understood by 72% of the population, Chisinauic is still spoken in the coastal regions. Rosolov Popeleoman is spoken in the capital region alongside with English. Fallorian Popeleoman is the national language since it is the only surviving language before the government attempted to unify the country with Rosolov Popeleomian in 1882
Education: Compulsory: ages 5-18 Literacy rate: 99.23%
Major Intl. Organizations: UN and its specialized agencies, FRDFDU, RTO
National Biography:
National Unification
Starting out as small regions controlled by a town committee, these were found unsatisfactory. The first recorded king was King Muskar, elected by chieftains in 1328. He spent his life attempting to unify the lands. A decisive battle at the modern-day city of Hur eventually led to the creation of The Unified Regions and Lands of Papeleoma Del Sagnarus. The exact date of national unification is still unknown but is celebrated on May 15th. Muskar’s first order was to have all the chieftains executed. The new army marched through small villages, killing chiefs and their families. Of the 429 Chieftains in Popeleoma, after 1331, only 1 remained. Olas Grievitken survived the mad king’s orders to kill off the chieftains. The royal palace, formerly at AndebØrk, was lightly guarded since Muskar had little fear of anyone killing him. Olas had walked right up to Muskar and chopped off his head without little difficulty. Olas was crowned as Olas I and his only surviving son was named heir apparent. Olas I died later in 1348 and Olas II was seated. He ruled as a benevolent king from 1348 to 1404. Olas II did not have a single child since he suffered from impudence. The nation soon fell into panic after Olas II had died. Who would succeed the former king, and how would they decide who would accept the throne.
Tyranny
One man grabbed for the throne after the next. This continued on for the next 10 years where nearly 43 kings have been seated. Very few of them lasted even 3 months.
Order is Restored
By 1419, a new bloodline was introduced with assistance from foreign countries. Skaaga was seated in the new royal palace at Temple Grove (then Takeral Girrove). Skaaga fathered 2 boys and his eldest, William took the throne after his father’s death in 1461. William then took a new family name and designated himself as John I. His son ascended the throne in 1478 after John I’s death. John II started the Royal Charter Exploration company to start trade with neighboring countries. A strong link with Callisdrun was soon established and still exists to this day. John II’s second greatest move was to move all government offices to an island in the middle of Lake Scharnon. John II died in 1543 leaving 13 children and their mother. John III ascended the new throne at the new capital city of Troyes on July 15th, 1544. John III was the first monarch to leave the country on a tour of the region in 1572. He visited England, France and Italy as well. A small group of Frenchmen returned with John III to help with construction projects. They eventually populated the 2% of the country. John III passed away peacefully in 1589 leaving no son. His brother took the throne after him in 1590 and had 2 sons. Harkon I passed away in 1612 and his eldest son ascended the throne in 1613 as Harkon II. Harkon II initiated the reconstruction of Troyes and the bridges that connect the island to the rest of the country. Every house in Troyes soon was made out of stone or brick. The entire lake region (modern day Capital region) was a thriving community. Harkon II was always an ill child and it followed him into adult hood. He did have several illegitimate sons, but none that could be considered royalty. Harkon II soon died in 1632. His brother ascended the throne but soon proved to be a difficult ruler. The Court of the land had him impeached at the request of millions of citizens and by March of 1633, Harkon II’s brother had lost his royal appointment before even choosing a name.
General Election of a new King
So the events preceding 1633 eventually led to the election of another king. Alswyth Berole was elected and took the name John IV. He was a moderate ruler, founding the National Library, Hospital and Postal Service. His Son Erol followed as John V in 1654. John V passed away in 1682 living an uneventful life and his son Rodelorero became John VI. In 1721, While traveling through Italy, he was stabbed to death since he was mistaken as the Pope. John VI had no sons as many kings before him and a third general election soon followed.
The People Speak
In the summer of 1722, A national assembly was formed but not exactly a governing party. They elected Sven Nobenfelt to the Throne. The Nobenfelt Dynasty still lasts and is the current ruling house today. Sven I’s first order was to have Skagen, Hur, Andebork and Dolton razed and rebuilt with modern facilities such as sewage and clean water piping. Sven I then ordered the construction of the Gamewald Locks. It enabled the river to be shut off to prevent the passing of boats into Scharnon lake. Today, it stands wide open. An inviting weak spot for merchant shipping and fishing boats. Sven I passed away on July 21st 1777. His son Sven II ascended the throne and continued on the massive building projects Sven I had left unfinished. Sven II was an architect savant and constructed Temple Grove’s Famous arches, Arc of Honor and Arc of Victory. Sven II died on September 12th, 1803 leaving only Hur unfinished. Sven III ascended in 1804 and continued with the massive project. In the spring of 1806, Napoleon had moved his troops through the Parpal Pass to the North west. Upon hearing the news, he ordered every city west of the river to move either into Troyes island or to the other side of the river. He also ordered that bridges once crossed must be burned down or destroyed. The Popeleoma Del Signian Royal Navy moved quickly up the rivers. The Crest and the Volt stationed themselves in Lake Scharnon and gunboats sat in the south river and the Cruiser Impardee stationed itself at Mayeres Lake. Napoleon was driven off and Popeleoma Del Signe retained it’s Sovereignty. This victory occurred on April 29th and is still celebrated to this day.
Change of Pace
On January 8th, 1835, Sven III died of heart problems. His son followed as Sven IV but died within a few weeks. Sven IV’s brother retained the name Sven and became Sven V. In 1835, he ordered construction of massive railways, paving of roads and rebuilding of the port system. Popeleoma Del Signe continued to prosper under Sven V’s rule. In the summer of 1863, news of the civil war finally reached Popeleoma Del Signe and the country erupted into chaos. The country’s civil war was fought between Rosolovs and Fallorians. The war ended by 1868 with nearly 5 million civilians dead. This would be Popeleoma Del Signe’s bloodies battle of the 19th century. In 1869, the Democratic Ulschuzag Meschtang Alliance was formed DUMA. It would soon be the common man’s governing body. It developed a new constitution that seemed reasonable. In 1870, the Politiburo was formed with only 2 departments and 12 members. Today it has 10 departments and nearly 30 members. In 1872, the Royal Cabinet was formed and the constitution was accepted on March 22nd, 1873. Today, it is celebrated as Constitutional Independence Day. Sven VI was old and weary by 1873 and was soon passing on. His eldest son Rosteyev would ascend the throne in 1875. Since Sven VII, all kings had to sign at the bottom of a copy of the constitution to acknowledge that they obeyed and stayed within the limits of their power. Although they lost 62 percent of their power, the heads of state still had some powers left. Sven VII visited Paris in 1883 to visit the Eiffel tower and in Popeleoma Del Signe, he had the Spaden Natural Reserve formed. For the first time in Popeleoman history, never has there been an area of land designated for preservation or pleasure. Most of the land had usually been contracted for use as farm land or as estate lands. Sven VII returned home and after a few years, he was assassinated on Unification Day, 1896. Sven VIII immediately quelled the anti sovereign movement and kept a tighter grip on the country. During Sven VIII’s rule, he had the Duma dissolved and the Politiburo losing nearly all its power. The Court of the land soon impeached Sven VIII and his son took the throne as Sven IX on the Annunciation day, 1901. Sven IX had taken into great care not to be a harsh ruler as his father had before him. He started the national library, invited industry into the country, and even had shaken Henry Ford’s hand. A statue of Henry Ford remains in Troyes. Sven IX met with many other industrialists like Rudolph Diesel who had developed a new engine powered by Diesel fuel. The Rudolph Diesel Bridge was constructed in 1912 at the request of Sven IX. During the First World War, Popeleoma Del Signe retained it’s neutrality for the most part and only saw some slight defence. A German cruiser had attempted to dock at Sarajano, but the HRS Ruryk was docked there and defended Sarajano from the Germans. In 1920, Popeleoma Del Signe saw massive changes in architecture and cars had become common all around. Sven IX died peacefully at the summer palace in Gon on December 31st, 1931. Sven X ascended and was the same as Sven IX. They both were lenient rulers and granted many royal construction projects. Sven X formed the Centralist party in 1929 before becoming king. During WWII, Hitler had invaded Popeleoma Del Signe briefly, but respected it’s neutrality. After the war, many new interests came into play, the National Bauxite Mining company formed in 1948 to search Popeleoma del Signe for the precious material for aluminum. A large underground packet was discovered and to this day, all the bauxite still has not been excavated. In 1952, Sven X suffered a series of heart attacks and died on July 1st, 1953 of massive heart complications. Sven XI ascended after him and continued the Sven IX policy of niceness. In 1976 a former military/naval base stationed on Saro Island was falling into disuse. On May 4th, the government passed the Saro Island Hospital Act. It meant the construction of a massive hospital on the former base grounds. It certainly was a hospital to be proud of. In 1983, Sven XI ordered the refurbishment of the Eddie Rickenbacker International Airport. It now features extensive modernization, fire blimp landings and half of all of Popeleoma Del Signe’s Helipads. On December 28th, 2005, The International Relief Hospital on Saro Island burst into flames. The fire had engulfed the island's Burn ward, Clinical study hall of Child related diseases and largest surgical ward.
War
War had been raging through out the entire region and Popeleoma Del Signe was sucked into the war. A junior minister Daniel Wilberforce had pulled the entire country into the war at the cost of 1,485 lives. Inside his journal, it was found that he knew the cost of lives and still unmoved sent in those men to their deaths. He was found dead inside his office, after committing suicide. He was succeded by new Junior Minister Joshua Tozer who has a less militiant policy
Tragedy
On March 19th, Upon leaving the Duma, Sven XI had played with some young children on the Ocean Beach of Troyes Island. Within the massive Rudyard Kissenger Ferry Terminus, an unknown assasin had shot Sven XI. The assasin was later identified as Hardunne Oldenflot. Oldenflot had claimed that the king was a serpent and he declared insanity on March 22 during his trial. Sven XI had lunched earlier and suffered a crippiling stroke after the shooting. He clung onto life for 14 hours before falling into comatose and dying on March 20th, 2006. His body laid in state for 10 days and was interred at St. Joseph's Basilicia in Chalons.
Ascencion
At the moment, the Duma had finalized the approval of the ascent of Crown Prince Andrew Nobenfelt. The bill moved speedily through both Politiburo and Royal Cabinet which its last and unfourtunate action was to name their new king announcing their resignation from their posts. The Duma and Politiburo will remain with its current incumbents. Princess Dana Nobenfelt was flown back into Popeleoma del Signe on Monday, June 5th where her uncle would be pronunced king on June 16, 2006.
~National Holidays~
New Yeras Day: January 12. Celebration of the new year according to the Kalishno Calender
National Unification Day: May 15th. It celebrates the Unification of the Regions of Popeleoma Del Signe in 1328. Since then, all businesses have recognized this day as a holiday.
Easter Friday: Recognized in Popeleoma Del Signe as the second Friday of May. Catholics are allowed leave work.
Savior of Popeleoma Del Signe: April 29th. It celebrates the defeat of Napoleon at the river. Observed by all businesses except printing companies and soft drink companies
Constitutional Independence Day: March 22nd. It celebrates the acceptance of a Constitution within the country. Observed by all businesses and industries.
Christmas Day: December 25th. Celebration in honor of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is observed by al businesses.
St. Valentine’s day: Feb 14th Not observed
Chisinau Day: October 1st. Recgonizes the mass of immigrants that have come in and suffered under discrimination. Observed only by government offices
Armistice Day: November 11th. Recgonizes the few citizens who chose to fight wars and die in honor. Memorial located in Royes airport. Observed only by Royes government offices.
~Diplomatic Information~
Allies:
Callisdrun
Der Fuhrer Dyszel
Friendly:
Fass
Syrvania
Asragneu
Neutral:
Just about every other nation
Wary:
none
Hostile:
none
War:
None at the moment
~Economic Information~
National Currency: The Krona
Government Priority: Education, the Environment, Transportation
Income Tax Rate: 100%
Major Industries: Printing, Wheat, Bauxite mining, Ship Building, Automotive Industries, Small Arms industries
Percentage of population below poverty line: 2%
~Economic Projects~
Rebuilding the South Facade of the Royal Palace
Integral Strengthening of the Rudolph Diesel and Heifetz Bridges
Rebuilding of narrow gauge railways in the northern region.
Repaving of Sea Coast 1, Popeleoma Del Signe’s most beautiful and scenic Highway running the lenth of 2/3s of the coast
~PDS Factbook -Key People~
Dowager Queen Magret Nobenfelt
Official Title: Dowager Queen
Birthplace: Versailles, France
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Height: 5’4.5”
Weight: 142 lbs
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: gray
Occupation: Dowager Queen of Popeleoma Del Signe
Children: Prince Andrew, Princess Andrea
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: none
Bio: Born to a French Diplomat to Popeleoma Del Signe, Sven fell in love with here in the 40s and they were wed soon after. At the shock of her Husband's untimely and unfourtunate death, she began to deteoriate. She is with constant attendants and is expected to perk up at the Coronation
King Andrew Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Troyes Palace
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 219 lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Occupation: Ruler and Autocrat of the lands and satellites of Popeleoma Del Signe
Children: Prince Bradley
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Centralist
Bio: born in the 50s, Arthur was a young sickly child. He had asthma and even a bypass surgery at age 17. Since then, he has become fit and well charismatic to amount to his father. Full of energy, He enrolled at the naval academy and passed with full marks. He held rank of Fleet Admiral in the southern Navy retired on May 18, 2006. He is marked for coronation on Friday, June 16, 2006
Princess Andrea Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Troyes Palace
Age: 39
Gender: Female
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 141 lbs
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: Black
Occupation: Duchess of Royes
Children: Princess Dana, Prince Hector
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: None
Crown Prince Bradley Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Troyes General Hospital
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Height: 6’2"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: black
Occupation: Heir apparent of Popeleoma Del Signe
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: bisexual
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Centralist
Bio: The first price to be born outside of Troyes palace, Bradley joined the military academy at the request of his father. He currently ranks as colonel and was known to leap from a helicopter onto an enemy tank and destroy it. He currently is known for his wild bisexual orgies he has thrown in his palace at Haa.
Princess Dana Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Drun Castle
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Height: 4’9”
Weight: 91 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: dark brown
Occupation: Duchess of Vien
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: none
Bio: While her mother was on visit to Callisdrun’s Drun castle, she was already 9 months pregnant. This did not stop her from travelling and Princess Dana Nobenfelt is the only member of the royalty born outside of Popeleoma Del Signe. She was sent to the superior schools in Callisdrun were she fell in love with the country. In her last letter, she wishes to become a diplomat one day to the country.
Prince Hector
Birthplace: Vien summer Palace
Age: 3 years
Gender: male
Height: 2’10”
Weight: 41 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: black
Occupation: Duke of Braan
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: n/a
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: none
First Minister Joseph M. Farragut
Birthplace: South Troyes Hospital
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 192 lbs.
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Light brown
Occupation: First Minister of the Politiburo
Children: Elisa Farragut
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Centralist
Second Minister Martin F Goyez
Birthplace: Sisters of Perpetual Sorrow Hospital, Temple Grove
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8”
Weight: 172 lbs.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Occupation: second minister of the politiburo
Children: William and Jennifer Goyez
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Reform Party
Third Minister Henry S. Burns
Birthplace: South Troyes Hospital
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 155 lbs.
Eye Color: dark green
Hair Color: Blonde
Occupation: Minister of the Interior
Children: John and Gabriella Burns
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Orthodox
Political affiliation: Preservationist
Fourth Minister Leonard S. Fitzgerald
Birthplace: Chevron Hospital Ward
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Eye color: grey
hair color: dark brown
Occupation: Minister of Defense and War
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Union Party
Fifth Minister Maria L. Baum
Birthplace: Petrograd Hospital
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120
Eye color: green
hair color: black
Occupation: Minister of the Economy
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Republican
Sixth Minister Charles B. Estep
Birthplace: London General Hospital
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Height: 6'
Weight: 181
Eye color: brown
Hair color: grey
Occupation: Minister of Transportation
Children: Ignasus and Franicine Estep
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Liberal
Seventh Minister Paul V. DeKamp
Birthplace: Strasborg, France
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 143
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Brown
Occupation: Minister of Health
Children: Joris
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Union
Eight Minister Edward P. Bishop
Birthplace: Bern, Switzerland
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 162
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: blonde
Occupation: Minister of Home and Internal Affairs
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Preservationist
Ninth Minister Peter S. Kortmann
Birthplace: Chisinau, Moldova
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 152
Eye color: brown
Hair color: black
Occupation: minister of civic rule
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: gay
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Reform
Tenth Minister Sandra D. Schwikert
Birthplace: Haa
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 124
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Dyed Red
Occupation: Minister of Education
Children: James Schwikert
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Union
Eleventh Minister John M. Woodliff
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA
Age: 25
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 156
Eye color: green
Hair color: brown (curled)
Occupation: minister of Diplomacy and state
Children: William Woodliff, Janice Palmer
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Centralist
Twelfth minister Christopher Y. Young
Birthplace: Berlin Hospital
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Occupation: minister of municipals
Children: William and Sandy Young
Sexual Orientation: straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Reform
Major Popeleoma Del Signian Clans
Rolf Family
Metz Family
Arlentolf Family
Beskoloro Family
Rudigev Family
Molrendo Family
Major Cities
Troyes Island: The nation's capital city, it is home to the royal palace, the general hospital, first post office and a number of embassies. The Duma is located here and is close to the Politiburo. The Royal Cabinet building is visible near the palace. The local UN building is located here and the stock market for Popeleoma Del Signe is here. The mood is very grandesque and shows very little change from 1902. The least liberal of the big cities, it is a close drove to Royes Airport and a ferry ride to Rickenbacker international airport.
Andebork: The first royal palaces were built here and were small rickety buildings made of wood. For nearly 200 years, all of the important decisions pre Duma were made here. Andebork has the most libraries per capita of any city in Popeleoma Del Signe (1 library per 200 people) and the Oldest university sits here. University of Popeleoma Del Signe at Andebork (1821). A lot of the country’s culture can be seen here at the Cultural center where many festivals for food, film, art and pornography have been held. It was discovered in 1998 that a surviving piece of the former castle was found wedged between the Standish street library and the Moler Street Library. For fun and sun, go to Andebork.
Temple Grove: Second home to the royal palaces, Temple Grove has seen temples and shrines erect and collapse. At the moment, St. Ryan’s Cathedral still stands. It dates from 1882 and is a magnificent specimen of Post gothic Architecture. Temple grove boasts a large number of important buildings and is known as the printing center of Popeleoma Del Signe. Sven II had designed and help construct two arches that still remain an integral part of Popeleoman history. The national Time commission is in Temple grove and features an atomic clock designed by John Wayneright in the 1950s. The International Trade commission also is here as well as the 120 year old Masonic Auditorium where the Popeleoma Del Signe Symphony performs on a weekly basis. The national Opera house and Concert house sit opposite each other while most musicians prefer the Masonic Auditorium for it’s far superior acoustics.
Alternate Name (translation): The Unified Regions and Lands of Popeleoma Del Signe (obscured)
Short Name: Popeleoma Del Signe
Abbreviation: PDS
National Motto: "allting för land , kung, och ära"
National Anthem: “Tutte La Libertad ola Popeleoma Del Signe, Mya Hvarm”
Coat of arms: Shield with four fields and a center shield. Flanked by a pair of elks and draped with the royal yellow silk banner.
First quadrant: Diagonal alternating bars of black and yellow with a bale of wheat for the country’s agricultural department
Second quadrant: horizontal field, two colors blue and green with image of a gear to represent the industry
Third Quadrant: horizontal field, two colors blue and green with image of calipers and scale for education and sciences
Fourth Quadrant: diagonal alternating bars of black and yellow with image of a ship for the naval power
Government Type: Three House Constitutional Monarchy (popeleomatoriate). Three branches: Duma (Common Citizen Ruling Body). Politiburo (Gov't Elected official Body). Royal Cabinet (Appointed by his Royal Majesty).
Government Divisions:
Executive:
King and Queen: Authorities to carry out the laws of the land, appoint judges, veto laws and call elections
Royal Cabinet: ministers appointed by the King to make decisions that pass through the Politiburo before presenting to the King
Politiburo: A group of ministers elected by the public to make important decisions. Head of the 10 Departments
Legislative:
Duma: Includes at least one representative from each city as well as independent hamlets. Representation is one member per 8,274 People. Each city cannot have more than one member of certain party. Has power to make laws, call elections, declare war and demand resignation of faulty government officials
Judicial:
Court of the Land: 7 judges appointed by the King or Queen, to interpret the law of the land. Holds hearing of Government officials suspended or removed from office
Governmental Departments:
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Defense and War
Ministry of Economy
Ministry of Transportation
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Home/Internal Affairs
Ministry of Civil Rule
Ministry of Education
Ministry of State
Ministry of Municipalities
Capital: Troyes, Temple Grove secondary capital
Constitution: Drafted 1869 AD, Finalized 1873
Legal System: Laws pass through Duma, then the Politiburo, then through the Royal Cabinet then to the Heads of State. Popeleoman Standard Law (adopted 1874)
Suffrage 18 years of age, universal
Political Parties (in order of size): Centralist Party, Union Party, Preservation Party, Republican Party, Reform Party, Liberalist Party
Communications
Measure System: Metric and Imperial
Weights: Lbs and Kg for education
Newspapers: 39
Popeleoma Times
Popeleoma Del Signe Sun
Troyes Reporter
Chestownic Sun
Chalons Review
Kvarv Journal
Chalons Daily Press
Royes Herald
Temple Grove Bugle
Temple Grove Examiner
Haa Chronicle
Andebork Chronicle
Sarajano Times
Sarajano Dejostoc
Tre Herald
Hallo Borker
Kiruna Tribune
Fender Mercury
Gibson Chronicle
Dolton Press
Daachim Lighthouse
Halden Sun
Catholic Daily Prayer
Presbyterian Reader
Liberal Revue
Reform News
Union Press
Centralist Times
Preservationist Tribune
Republican Press
Rickenbacker Reader
Bent Bugle
Kandet Cadet
Bolveza Bugle
Caaene Vorsipel
Caaene Schaller
Rigi Reader
Saro Island Herald
Rickets Daily News
Telephones: main lines in use-
1.53 billion
Telephones: mobile-
1.61 billion
Telephone system:
General assessment- Domestic calls are superb and pristine clear. Foreign calls are fed through phone company satellites and have very clear communications. No traces of static were found. Phone wires are buried about 4 feet below ground and in rural areas, wired over 42 foot tall relay stations. Mobile phone stations are located about 1 per 75 square miles and all deliver clear calls except in the Spaden Natural Reserve
Radio broadcast stations:
AM- 22
FM- 34
Local- 19
Television broadcast stations:
22
Internet country code:
.pds
Internet hosts:
456,412,455
Internet users:
2.08 Billion
Transportation
Railways:
Total: 28,340 Km
Narrow Gauge: 20,310 Km
Broad Gauge: 30 Km
5’ “Allesaravitch” Gauge: 8,000 Km
Highways:
Total- 340,123 Km
Paved- 340,122 Km
Waterways:
7,129 Km
Ports and harbors:
Daachim, Gibson, Tinne, Svan, Kandet, Sarajano, Bent, Caane, Bolveza
Merchant marine:
Total- 3,012 registered ships
Airports:
3
Heliports:
48
Geography
Terrain: Most of the country is flat grassy land. Further west enters rugged mountainous regions but only in the South. Only one river runs through Popeleoma Del Signe but it run through the entire country. Popeleoma Del Signe has a mediterannean climate meaning for an extremely long growing season. Located about 892 Km from the equator.
Location: 892 Km north of the Equator, 1,259 Km south of Callisdrun
Climate: Short, cold and extremely wet spring season, hot humid summer season and short dark winters. Temperature drops to about 45 degrees Celsius. Overcast most of winter, but rest of year is fairly clear except for occasional thunderstorms.
Elevation Extremes
Highest point: Mt. Presarivitch, 8,291 ft.
Lowest point: 3.6 miles south-south west of Hur, -2 ft
Industries: Motors, Oil Refining, Shipbuilding, Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Bauxite, Coal, Limestone, Uranium (exhausted), Peat
Chief Crops: Grain, potatoes, sugar beets
Hazards: Heavy Thunderstorms, Widespread flooding of farmland
People
Population: 1,786,398,471 (June 2006 Census estimates)
Sex Ratio: .89 male/female
Population growth rate: .5%
Population density: 654 per sq Mi (242 per sq Km)
Birth rate: 10.2 births/1,000 population (2006 estimates)
Death rate: 8.56 deaths/1,000 population (2006 estimates)
Infant mortality rate: 2.5 deaths/1,000 live births (2005 est.
Life expectancy at birth:
Male- 89
Female- 92.3
Total- 91.1
Total fertility rate: 1.95 children born/woman (2006 estimates)
Nationality:
Noun- Popeleoma Del Signian(s) (Abbreviated: Popeleoman(s))
Adjective- Popeleoma Del Signian
Ethnic groups: Popeleoma Del Signian: 67%, Falloranic: 16%, Callisdrunian: 3.5%, French: 3%, Holisivic: 4%, Chisinauic: 6%, American: .5%
Religions:
Roman Catholic: 80%, Chysenauian: 11%, Orthodox Christian: 6%, Presbyterian: 3%
Largest church is in Outer Troyes: Holy Church of St. Joseph. Service in normally held on Sundays and special mass is held on Saturday nights as well. Presbyterians hold church only on Sunday, as do Orthodoxes. Chysenauians worship on Saturday and Sunday. They are an extremely focused religious group, but still liberal and open to new ideas.
Languages: English is understood by 72% of the population, Chisinauic is still spoken in the coastal regions. Rosolov Popeleoman is spoken in the capital region alongside with English. Fallorian Popeleoman is the national language since it is the only surviving language before the government attempted to unify the country with Rosolov Popeleomian in 1882
Education: Compulsory: ages 5-18 Literacy rate: 99.23%
Major Intl. Organizations: UN and its specialized agencies, FRDFDU, RTO
National Biography:
National Unification
Starting out as small regions controlled by a town committee, these were found unsatisfactory. The first recorded king was King Muskar, elected by chieftains in 1328. He spent his life attempting to unify the lands. A decisive battle at the modern-day city of Hur eventually led to the creation of The Unified Regions and Lands of Papeleoma Del Sagnarus. The exact date of national unification is still unknown but is celebrated on May 15th. Muskar’s first order was to have all the chieftains executed. The new army marched through small villages, killing chiefs and their families. Of the 429 Chieftains in Popeleoma, after 1331, only 1 remained. Olas Grievitken survived the mad king’s orders to kill off the chieftains. The royal palace, formerly at AndebØrk, was lightly guarded since Muskar had little fear of anyone killing him. Olas had walked right up to Muskar and chopped off his head without little difficulty. Olas was crowned as Olas I and his only surviving son was named heir apparent. Olas I died later in 1348 and Olas II was seated. He ruled as a benevolent king from 1348 to 1404. Olas II did not have a single child since he suffered from impudence. The nation soon fell into panic after Olas II had died. Who would succeed the former king, and how would they decide who would accept the throne.
Tyranny
One man grabbed for the throne after the next. This continued on for the next 10 years where nearly 43 kings have been seated. Very few of them lasted even 3 months.
Order is Restored
By 1419, a new bloodline was introduced with assistance from foreign countries. Skaaga was seated in the new royal palace at Temple Grove (then Takeral Girrove). Skaaga fathered 2 boys and his eldest, William took the throne after his father’s death in 1461. William then took a new family name and designated himself as John I. His son ascended the throne in 1478 after John I’s death. John II started the Royal Charter Exploration company to start trade with neighboring countries. A strong link with Callisdrun was soon established and still exists to this day. John II’s second greatest move was to move all government offices to an island in the middle of Lake Scharnon. John II died in 1543 leaving 13 children and their mother. John III ascended the new throne at the new capital city of Troyes on July 15th, 1544. John III was the first monarch to leave the country on a tour of the region in 1572. He visited England, France and Italy as well. A small group of Frenchmen returned with John III to help with construction projects. They eventually populated the 2% of the country. John III passed away peacefully in 1589 leaving no son. His brother took the throne after him in 1590 and had 2 sons. Harkon I passed away in 1612 and his eldest son ascended the throne in 1613 as Harkon II. Harkon II initiated the reconstruction of Troyes and the bridges that connect the island to the rest of the country. Every house in Troyes soon was made out of stone or brick. The entire lake region (modern day Capital region) was a thriving community. Harkon II was always an ill child and it followed him into adult hood. He did have several illegitimate sons, but none that could be considered royalty. Harkon II soon died in 1632. His brother ascended the throne but soon proved to be a difficult ruler. The Court of the land had him impeached at the request of millions of citizens and by March of 1633, Harkon II’s brother had lost his royal appointment before even choosing a name.
General Election of a new King
So the events preceding 1633 eventually led to the election of another king. Alswyth Berole was elected and took the name John IV. He was a moderate ruler, founding the National Library, Hospital and Postal Service. His Son Erol followed as John V in 1654. John V passed away in 1682 living an uneventful life and his son Rodelorero became John VI. In 1721, While traveling through Italy, he was stabbed to death since he was mistaken as the Pope. John VI had no sons as many kings before him and a third general election soon followed.
The People Speak
In the summer of 1722, A national assembly was formed but not exactly a governing party. They elected Sven Nobenfelt to the Throne. The Nobenfelt Dynasty still lasts and is the current ruling house today. Sven I’s first order was to have Skagen, Hur, Andebork and Dolton razed and rebuilt with modern facilities such as sewage and clean water piping. Sven I then ordered the construction of the Gamewald Locks. It enabled the river to be shut off to prevent the passing of boats into Scharnon lake. Today, it stands wide open. An inviting weak spot for merchant shipping and fishing boats. Sven I passed away on July 21st 1777. His son Sven II ascended the throne and continued on the massive building projects Sven I had left unfinished. Sven II was an architect savant and constructed Temple Grove’s Famous arches, Arc of Honor and Arc of Victory. Sven II died on September 12th, 1803 leaving only Hur unfinished. Sven III ascended in 1804 and continued with the massive project. In the spring of 1806, Napoleon had moved his troops through the Parpal Pass to the North west. Upon hearing the news, he ordered every city west of the river to move either into Troyes island or to the other side of the river. He also ordered that bridges once crossed must be burned down or destroyed. The Popeleoma Del Signian Royal Navy moved quickly up the rivers. The Crest and the Volt stationed themselves in Lake Scharnon and gunboats sat in the south river and the Cruiser Impardee stationed itself at Mayeres Lake. Napoleon was driven off and Popeleoma Del Signe retained it’s Sovereignty. This victory occurred on April 29th and is still celebrated to this day.
Change of Pace
On January 8th, 1835, Sven III died of heart problems. His son followed as Sven IV but died within a few weeks. Sven IV’s brother retained the name Sven and became Sven V. In 1835, he ordered construction of massive railways, paving of roads and rebuilding of the port system. Popeleoma Del Signe continued to prosper under Sven V’s rule. In the summer of 1863, news of the civil war finally reached Popeleoma Del Signe and the country erupted into chaos. The country’s civil war was fought between Rosolovs and Fallorians. The war ended by 1868 with nearly 5 million civilians dead. This would be Popeleoma Del Signe’s bloodies battle of the 19th century. In 1869, the Democratic Ulschuzag Meschtang Alliance was formed DUMA. It would soon be the common man’s governing body. It developed a new constitution that seemed reasonable. In 1870, the Politiburo was formed with only 2 departments and 12 members. Today it has 10 departments and nearly 30 members. In 1872, the Royal Cabinet was formed and the constitution was accepted on March 22nd, 1873. Today, it is celebrated as Constitutional Independence Day. Sven VI was old and weary by 1873 and was soon passing on. His eldest son Rosteyev would ascend the throne in 1875. Since Sven VII, all kings had to sign at the bottom of a copy of the constitution to acknowledge that they obeyed and stayed within the limits of their power. Although they lost 62 percent of their power, the heads of state still had some powers left. Sven VII visited Paris in 1883 to visit the Eiffel tower and in Popeleoma Del Signe, he had the Spaden Natural Reserve formed. For the first time in Popeleoman history, never has there been an area of land designated for preservation or pleasure. Most of the land had usually been contracted for use as farm land or as estate lands. Sven VII returned home and after a few years, he was assassinated on Unification Day, 1896. Sven VIII immediately quelled the anti sovereign movement and kept a tighter grip on the country. During Sven VIII’s rule, he had the Duma dissolved and the Politiburo losing nearly all its power. The Court of the land soon impeached Sven VIII and his son took the throne as Sven IX on the Annunciation day, 1901. Sven IX had taken into great care not to be a harsh ruler as his father had before him. He started the national library, invited industry into the country, and even had shaken Henry Ford’s hand. A statue of Henry Ford remains in Troyes. Sven IX met with many other industrialists like Rudolph Diesel who had developed a new engine powered by Diesel fuel. The Rudolph Diesel Bridge was constructed in 1912 at the request of Sven IX. During the First World War, Popeleoma Del Signe retained it’s neutrality for the most part and only saw some slight defence. A German cruiser had attempted to dock at Sarajano, but the HRS Ruryk was docked there and defended Sarajano from the Germans. In 1920, Popeleoma Del Signe saw massive changes in architecture and cars had become common all around. Sven IX died peacefully at the summer palace in Gon on December 31st, 1931. Sven X ascended and was the same as Sven IX. They both were lenient rulers and granted many royal construction projects. Sven X formed the Centralist party in 1929 before becoming king. During WWII, Hitler had invaded Popeleoma Del Signe briefly, but respected it’s neutrality. After the war, many new interests came into play, the National Bauxite Mining company formed in 1948 to search Popeleoma del Signe for the precious material for aluminum. A large underground packet was discovered and to this day, all the bauxite still has not been excavated. In 1952, Sven X suffered a series of heart attacks and died on July 1st, 1953 of massive heart complications. Sven XI ascended after him and continued the Sven IX policy of niceness. In 1976 a former military/naval base stationed on Saro Island was falling into disuse. On May 4th, the government passed the Saro Island Hospital Act. It meant the construction of a massive hospital on the former base grounds. It certainly was a hospital to be proud of. In 1983, Sven XI ordered the refurbishment of the Eddie Rickenbacker International Airport. It now features extensive modernization, fire blimp landings and half of all of Popeleoma Del Signe’s Helipads. On December 28th, 2005, The International Relief Hospital on Saro Island burst into flames. The fire had engulfed the island's Burn ward, Clinical study hall of Child related diseases and largest surgical ward.
War
War had been raging through out the entire region and Popeleoma Del Signe was sucked into the war. A junior minister Daniel Wilberforce had pulled the entire country into the war at the cost of 1,485 lives. Inside his journal, it was found that he knew the cost of lives and still unmoved sent in those men to their deaths. He was found dead inside his office, after committing suicide. He was succeded by new Junior Minister Joshua Tozer who has a less militiant policy
Tragedy
On March 19th, Upon leaving the Duma, Sven XI had played with some young children on the Ocean Beach of Troyes Island. Within the massive Rudyard Kissenger Ferry Terminus, an unknown assasin had shot Sven XI. The assasin was later identified as Hardunne Oldenflot. Oldenflot had claimed that the king was a serpent and he declared insanity on March 22 during his trial. Sven XI had lunched earlier and suffered a crippiling stroke after the shooting. He clung onto life for 14 hours before falling into comatose and dying on March 20th, 2006. His body laid in state for 10 days and was interred at St. Joseph's Basilicia in Chalons.
Ascencion
At the moment, the Duma had finalized the approval of the ascent of Crown Prince Andrew Nobenfelt. The bill moved speedily through both Politiburo and Royal Cabinet which its last and unfourtunate action was to name their new king announcing their resignation from their posts. The Duma and Politiburo will remain with its current incumbents. Princess Dana Nobenfelt was flown back into Popeleoma del Signe on Monday, June 5th where her uncle would be pronunced king on June 16, 2006.
~National Holidays~
New Yeras Day: January 12. Celebration of the new year according to the Kalishno Calender
National Unification Day: May 15th. It celebrates the Unification of the Regions of Popeleoma Del Signe in 1328. Since then, all businesses have recognized this day as a holiday.
Easter Friday: Recognized in Popeleoma Del Signe as the second Friday of May. Catholics are allowed leave work.
Savior of Popeleoma Del Signe: April 29th. It celebrates the defeat of Napoleon at the river. Observed by all businesses except printing companies and soft drink companies
Constitutional Independence Day: March 22nd. It celebrates the acceptance of a Constitution within the country. Observed by all businesses and industries.
Christmas Day: December 25th. Celebration in honor of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is observed by al businesses.
St. Valentine’s day: Feb 14th Not observed
Chisinau Day: October 1st. Recgonizes the mass of immigrants that have come in and suffered under discrimination. Observed only by government offices
Armistice Day: November 11th. Recgonizes the few citizens who chose to fight wars and die in honor. Memorial located in Royes airport. Observed only by Royes government offices.
~Diplomatic Information~
Allies:
Callisdrun
Der Fuhrer Dyszel
Friendly:
Fass
Syrvania
Asragneu
Neutral:
Just about every other nation
Wary:
none
Hostile:
none
War:
None at the moment
~Economic Information~
National Currency: The Krona
Government Priority: Education, the Environment, Transportation
Income Tax Rate: 100%
Major Industries: Printing, Wheat, Bauxite mining, Ship Building, Automotive Industries, Small Arms industries
Percentage of population below poverty line: 2%
~Economic Projects~
Rebuilding the South Facade of the Royal Palace
Integral Strengthening of the Rudolph Diesel and Heifetz Bridges
Rebuilding of narrow gauge railways in the northern region.
Repaving of Sea Coast 1, Popeleoma Del Signe’s most beautiful and scenic Highway running the lenth of 2/3s of the coast
~PDS Factbook -Key People~
Dowager Queen Magret Nobenfelt
Official Title: Dowager Queen
Birthplace: Versailles, France
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Height: 5’4.5”
Weight: 142 lbs
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: gray
Occupation: Dowager Queen of Popeleoma Del Signe
Children: Prince Andrew, Princess Andrea
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: none
Bio: Born to a French Diplomat to Popeleoma Del Signe, Sven fell in love with here in the 40s and they were wed soon after. At the shock of her Husband's untimely and unfourtunate death, she began to deteoriate. She is with constant attendants and is expected to perk up at the Coronation
King Andrew Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Troyes Palace
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 219 lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Occupation: Ruler and Autocrat of the lands and satellites of Popeleoma Del Signe
Children: Prince Bradley
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Centralist
Bio: born in the 50s, Arthur was a young sickly child. He had asthma and even a bypass surgery at age 17. Since then, he has become fit and well charismatic to amount to his father. Full of energy, He enrolled at the naval academy and passed with full marks. He held rank of Fleet Admiral in the southern Navy retired on May 18, 2006. He is marked for coronation on Friday, June 16, 2006
Princess Andrea Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Troyes Palace
Age: 39
Gender: Female
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 141 lbs
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: Black
Occupation: Duchess of Royes
Children: Princess Dana, Prince Hector
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: None
Crown Prince Bradley Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Troyes General Hospital
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Height: 6’2"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: black
Occupation: Heir apparent of Popeleoma Del Signe
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: bisexual
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Centralist
Bio: The first price to be born outside of Troyes palace, Bradley joined the military academy at the request of his father. He currently ranks as colonel and was known to leap from a helicopter onto an enemy tank and destroy it. He currently is known for his wild bisexual orgies he has thrown in his palace at Haa.
Princess Dana Nobenfelt
Birthplace: Drun Castle
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Height: 4’9”
Weight: 91 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: dark brown
Occupation: Duchess of Vien
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: none
Bio: While her mother was on visit to Callisdrun’s Drun castle, she was already 9 months pregnant. This did not stop her from travelling and Princess Dana Nobenfelt is the only member of the royalty born outside of Popeleoma Del Signe. She was sent to the superior schools in Callisdrun were she fell in love with the country. In her last letter, she wishes to become a diplomat one day to the country.
Prince Hector
Birthplace: Vien summer Palace
Age: 3 years
Gender: male
Height: 2’10”
Weight: 41 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: black
Occupation: Duke of Braan
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: n/a
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: none
First Minister Joseph M. Farragut
Birthplace: South Troyes Hospital
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 192 lbs.
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Light brown
Occupation: First Minister of the Politiburo
Children: Elisa Farragut
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Centralist
Second Minister Martin F Goyez
Birthplace: Sisters of Perpetual Sorrow Hospital, Temple Grove
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8”
Weight: 172 lbs.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Occupation: second minister of the politiburo
Children: William and Jennifer Goyez
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Reform Party
Third Minister Henry S. Burns
Birthplace: South Troyes Hospital
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 155 lbs.
Eye Color: dark green
Hair Color: Blonde
Occupation: Minister of the Interior
Children: John and Gabriella Burns
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Orthodox
Political affiliation: Preservationist
Fourth Minister Leonard S. Fitzgerald
Birthplace: Chevron Hospital Ward
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Eye color: grey
hair color: dark brown
Occupation: Minister of Defense and War
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Union Party
Fifth Minister Maria L. Baum
Birthplace: Petrograd Hospital
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120
Eye color: green
hair color: black
Occupation: Minister of the Economy
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Republican
Sixth Minister Charles B. Estep
Birthplace: London General Hospital
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Height: 6'
Weight: 181
Eye color: brown
Hair color: grey
Occupation: Minister of Transportation
Children: Ignasus and Franicine Estep
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Liberal
Seventh Minister Paul V. DeKamp
Birthplace: Strasborg, France
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 143
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Brown
Occupation: Minister of Health
Children: Joris
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Roman Catholic
Political affiliation: Union
Eight Minister Edward P. Bishop
Birthplace: Bern, Switzerland
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 162
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: blonde
Occupation: Minister of Home and Internal Affairs
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Preservationist
Ninth Minister Peter S. Kortmann
Birthplace: Chisinau, Moldova
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 152
Eye color: brown
Hair color: black
Occupation: minister of civic rule
Children: none
Sexual Orientation: gay
Religion: Presbyterian
Political affiliation: Reform
Tenth Minister Sandra D. Schwikert
Birthplace: Haa
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 124
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Dyed Red
Occupation: Minister of Education
Children: James Schwikert
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Union
Eleventh Minister John M. Woodliff
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA
Age: 25
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 156
Eye color: green
Hair color: brown (curled)
Occupation: minister of Diplomacy and state
Children: William Woodliff, Janice Palmer
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Centralist
Twelfth minister Christopher Y. Young
Birthplace: Berlin Hospital
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Occupation: minister of municipals
Children: William and Sandy Young
Sexual Orientation: straight
Religion: Chysenauian
Political affiliation: Reform
Major Popeleoma Del Signian Clans
Rolf Family
Metz Family
Arlentolf Family
Beskoloro Family
Rudigev Family
Molrendo Family
Major Cities
Troyes Island: The nation's capital city, it is home to the royal palace, the general hospital, first post office and a number of embassies. The Duma is located here and is close to the Politiburo. The Royal Cabinet building is visible near the palace. The local UN building is located here and the stock market for Popeleoma Del Signe is here. The mood is very grandesque and shows very little change from 1902. The least liberal of the big cities, it is a close drove to Royes Airport and a ferry ride to Rickenbacker international airport.
Andebork: The first royal palaces were built here and were small rickety buildings made of wood. For nearly 200 years, all of the important decisions pre Duma were made here. Andebork has the most libraries per capita of any city in Popeleoma Del Signe (1 library per 200 people) and the Oldest university sits here. University of Popeleoma Del Signe at Andebork (1821). A lot of the country’s culture can be seen here at the Cultural center where many festivals for food, film, art and pornography have been held. It was discovered in 1998 that a surviving piece of the former castle was found wedged between the Standish street library and the Moler Street Library. For fun and sun, go to Andebork.
Temple Grove: Second home to the royal palaces, Temple Grove has seen temples and shrines erect and collapse. At the moment, St. Ryan’s Cathedral still stands. It dates from 1882 and is a magnificent specimen of Post gothic Architecture. Temple grove boasts a large number of important buildings and is known as the printing center of Popeleoma Del Signe. Sven II had designed and help construct two arches that still remain an integral part of Popeleoman history. The national Time commission is in Temple grove and features an atomic clock designed by John Wayneright in the 1950s. The International Trade commission also is here as well as the 120 year old Masonic Auditorium where the Popeleoma Del Signe Symphony performs on a weekly basis. The national Opera house and Concert house sit opposite each other while most musicians prefer the Masonic Auditorium for it’s far superior acoustics.