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“Pray to me, my wretched playthings, and I will laugh!” The Drunken Steel Czar
| Category: Psychotic Dictatorship | ||
| Civil Rights: Outlawed |
Economy: Developing |
Political Freedoms: Unheard Of |
Regional Influence: Unproven
Location: Balder
Government
Autocracy
The nation does not hold democratic elections.
Theocracy
Worship of the official state religion is mandatory.
State Press
Only state-controlled media is permitted.
No Dissent
Public protests are illegal.
Pledge of Allegiance
The daily singing of an anthem or reciting of a pledge is compulsory in schools.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Geronticide
Citizens are not permitted to reach old age.
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is compulsory.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Body Integrity
Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
No Sports
Physical contact sports are prohibited.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
No Zoos
Animals may not be kept in confinement.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Human Sacrifice
Religious sacrifice of human beings is legal.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
No Judiciary
The nation has abolished the court system.
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
Curfew
The nation enforces a national curfew.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
DNA Harvesting
Citizen DNA must be submitted to the state.
Economy
Socialism
Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy.
Child Labor
Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
No Computers
Computers are banned.
No Internet
Citizens may not connect to the Internet.
No Automobiles
Cars are banned.
Slavery
Slavery is legal.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned.
Autarky
The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency.
No Gambling
Gambling is illegal.
No Nuclear Power
Nuclear power generation is prohibited.
No Aircraft
Aircraft are banned.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
No Immigration
Foreigners cannot become residents.
No Emigration
Citizens are not permitted to leave.
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