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“Grayed Out” Copernicus
| Category: Authoritarian Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Few |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Some |
Regional Influence: Sprat
Location: the South Pacific
Government
Feudalism
The nation practices a feudal system of lords and serfs.
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Native Representation
Only native-born citizens may hold elected office.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Geronticide
Citizens are not permitted to reach old age.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting
Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
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.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
ID Chips
Citizens are administered an under-the-skin ID chip.
Economy
Socialism
Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
No Nuclear Power
Nuclear power generation is prohibited.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.
No Immigration
Foreigners cannot become residents.
No Emigration
Citizens are not permitted to leave.
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