Hearts of Iron IV "Fictionalization."
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Hi everyone, Dumanios just made these Portraits for the non alligned leaders and I'd thought I'd share. Most are based on the historical figures.
May I suggest the Monarchist Belgium leader to be Pacôme Adélard Hégésippe Ladislas de Champignac, from Spirou and Fantasio ?
And if you need a rename for Colombia or a random South American nation, there's Palombia. (whose fascist leader could be General Zantas)
And if you need a rename for Colombia or a random South American nation, there's Palombia. (whose fascist leader could be General Zantas)
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For Columbia I was thinking either Andes Mallorca or Val Verde.
Palombia works also for Venezuela, Bolivia or Paraguay if necessary.
Mod is updated with No Step Back compatibility, along with some new stuff for India, Germany, the UK and some other smaller stuff for other countries.
Workshop link!
Workshop link!
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Some ideas based on the Kaiserreich-inspired series, which bascically replaces a couple of irl figures with fictional ones in order to avoid legal reprecussions.
Howard Langdon: Possible non-aligned expy that can give way to fascism, Huey Long expy
Chairman Crowder: Earl Browder expy, Communist leader of the US
Konstantin Sokolov, a composite character of Rodzheavsky and Savinkov(or Matkovsky and Savinkov since Savinkov isn't as bloodthirsty as Rodzheavsky, in that case maybe change first name to Mikhail)
Howard Langdon: Possible non-aligned expy that can give way to fascism, Huey Long expy
Chairman Crowder: Earl Browder expy, Communist leader of the US
Konstantin Sokolov, a composite character of Rodzheavsky and Savinkov(or Matkovsky and Savinkov since Savinkov isn't as bloodthirsty as Rodzheavsky, in that case maybe change first name to Mikhail)
Interesting idea. My current Huey Ling expy is Willie Stark from all the President’s men. I like to imagine he is a relative of Tony Stark and likewise Howard Stark. I think Earl Browder’s role is taken by Mike Thingmaker from Mess Mend as he is a communist president. However I think Konstantinos Sokolov might be fair game.
Crowder seems cool. Earl Browder in the base game is both the Communist leader and COmmunist advisor, but I could make Crowder the advisor to go with Thingmaker as the leader.
Konstantin Sokolov fits better than Rasputin with the setup for Russia's fascist path in NSB, with Rasputin mostly being a backstory character (and a potential threat for any Russia run really).
Just thought I'd update this thread with some of the work done by Dumanios.
The Family Tree for Mowgli, the Man Cub all grown up, another Possible Leader.
Non Alligned
The Family Tree for Mowgli, the Man Cub all grown up, another Possible Leader.
Non Alligned
Update
I've decided that I am going to create Posts for each country to address each individually. Currently I'm focusing on Central and South America, but I think this will help organize things for the places that are missing things.
Afghanistan/Helmajistan(Fullmetal Panic)
Leaders
Mohammed Zahir Shah/Kamal Khan(Octopussy)(Non Alligned/Despotism)(Rough Pick as he's technically too young but he's also an exiled Afghan Prince in the source material).
(Base Game lacks portraits for Fascism, Communism, and Democratic Leaders. As such they are not a requirement, just would be nice to have).
Advisors
Mahmud Khan/No Replacement yet
Haji Faiz Muhammed Zikeria/No Replacement Yet
Mohammad Hashim Khan/No Replacement Yet
Muhammed Nowroz/No Replacement Yet
Noor Mohammad Taraki/No Replacement Yet
Abdul Hossein Aziz/No Replacement Yet
Abdul Majid/No Replacement Yet
Fictional Notes
-Helmajistan in the past is said to have been a bastion for religions such as Hindu and Buddhism as well as Zarathustranism(TTL's Zoroasterianism from Thus Spoke Zarathustra).
-Given the Region it is located in, it most likely had an "Arabian Nights" period with flying carpets, Djinns and the like. Beyond text I'm not sure yet how to implement this, unless someone stumbles onto a Genie Lamp. I should point out that Agrabah from Aladdin, our stand in for Baghdad, is located in Qurac(Iraq).
-John Watson was a veteran of the then current war in Helmajistan in 1881 when he was injured. Accounts differ on if it was the shoulder or the leg. Either war he was sent home and ended up sharing a flat with Sherlock Holmes, the two becoming the iconic duo they are today.
-In 1888, two British Con Men, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan travelled to the Kafiristan region of Helmajistan. Dravot was shot by an arrow but unharmed due to the arrow hitting his leather Bandolier and stopping. Two warring tribes both took him to be a god. Dravot became mad with power and forced a woman to be his only for her to bite him, causing him to bleed and making the people turn on him until he was killed. Carnehan returning to England with his skull, a crown still on it(The Man Who Would be King)(Since I don't currently have a ruler for Helmajistan, I was thinking maybe of a more spiritual idea. Basically let's say Dravot's identical son of something like that travelled to Helmajistan. Like Dravot he looks just like a white beard Sean Connery, maybe with a Michael Caine played best friend tagging along. The people are surprised. What are the odds. Is he truly a god to be here alive when the elders remembering him dead? The "This person looks like our Leader" trope is used a lot anyway. So maybe Danny Dravot or whatever becomes King and goes a little mad. Does he start a war? Do the people realize he's not a god just crazy and kick him out? Who knows.
1970's and 1980's
-The Soviet Invasion of Helmajistan in 1979 included the likes of Balalaika(Black Lagoon) on the Soviet front along with the 9th Company(9th Company). The CEA(TTL' s CIA from the book The President's Analyst) became involved in helping the Mujahideen. U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson(Real but based on his portrayal by Tom Hanks in Charlie Wilson's War) was able to increase U.S. aid to Helmajistan, which he would come to regret due to leading indirectly to the War on Terror. Among the agents sent to aid the rebelling Mujahideen were Kazuhira Miller and the Diamond Dogs. The squad was ambushed and killed with only Miller surviving until Venom Snaker and Revolver Ocelot were sent. Alex Mason and his squad to help defeat weapons dealer Raul Menendez, who was secretly working with Mullah Rahman, the Mujahideen leader killed in 1986. Revolver Ocelot was also sent there and gained the nickname "Shalashaska" for his brutality from the Mujahideen(Metal Gear Solid). In 1987, British 007 Agent Damian Drake(Timothy Dalton's Bond in The Living Daylights, with Bond as a codename, his real identity is his spy character from Looney Tunes: Back in Action) was sent in to help. At the time the Russian commander was Uri Gregorov(Syphon Filter 2). In 1988, Helmajistan was visited by Colonel Sam Trautman and John Rambo(Rambo III)(Rule of cool indicates Rambo should be an option as a type of Leader of the allied occupation of Helmajistan in the 80's chapter).
The Eugenics Wars: The 1990's
-In the 1990's during the Regime of the Taliban, there is likely a chance for a women's uprising led by Osama, no not that Osama. His role is taken here be either Saif Rahman Yasin from the Jack Ryan Novels, or Mouse Bin Suleiman(The Jack Ryan Amazon series due to no picture of Yasin currently existing). Instead the Osama referenced here is from the 2003 film of the same name. A teenage girl forced to disguise herself as a boy due to the oppressive Taliban regime. Naturally this could lead to a rebellion that sees the Taliban overthrown, resulting in the Irony of a woman named Osama being the downfall of the Taliban, especially if her full false identity literally is Osama Bin Laden.
The 2000's
In 2002, the Nuristan rebels, led by Abdul Bismillah Malik, obtained two nuclear warheads, which they planned to sell to the UWO(United World Organization. Our UN stand in from Batman: the Movie). Russian arms dealer Sergei Zavorotko informed the association of Hitmen ICA of this, who sent agent 47 to retrieve the warheads. 47 killed two members of the rebellion Mohammad Amin and Liutenant Ahmid Zahir and assassinating Khan Abdul Malik and base commander Lt.Yussef Hussein, retrieving the warheads. A Sikh cult was able to hijack the helicopter carrying the nukes and bring them to India, where death cult leader Deewana Jr was rising in power, leading to his assassination by 47 as he knew about the warheads.
-Another 2003 set development are the exploits of television journalist Kim Baker, a reporter who puts herself in harm's way frequently in wartorn Helmajistan. This would most likely be used as a framing device should the US go to war in Helmajistan, with Kim Baker reporting on important events in the conflict. She is often compared to Lois Lane for how often she puts herself in danger for a story(Whiskey Tango Foxtrot).
-In 2003, one Taliban Leader was named Assef(The Kite Runner). It's possible he loses an eye to the orphan Sohrab.
-In 2005, a Frenchman named Jack opens a restaurant called Kaboul Kitchen(Based on Journalist Marc Victor doing the same thing and the TV Show Kaboul Kitchen. While unlikely to be a major player. This could be mentioned in story based snippets. Such as characters eating there or it being mentioned destroyed if Kaboul is attacked).
-In 2008, while selling the Stark Industries Jericho Missile, Tony Stark Jr was abducted by the terrorist organization the Ten Rings, but was able to escape by building a suit of armor like that of his father's. This in turn led him to vastly improve the Iron Man designs. To reiterate, the original Iron Man had a similar experience in the comics but was abducted in Sarkhan(Vietnam) here.
The 2020's
In 2025, Raul Menendez attempts to assassinate the Helmaj president during a meeting with Russia. An attack is launched on the convoy. If it succeeds then Helmajistan will likely join the SDC, China's faction in the Second Cold War. A Cold War which threatens to escalate into the Nuclear War seen in the Fallout series.
Mohammed Zahir Shah/Kamal Khan(Octopussy)(Non Alligned/Despotism)(Rough Pick as he's technically too young but he's also an exiled Afghan Prince in the source material).
(Base Game lacks portraits for Fascism, Communism, and Democratic Leaders. As such they are not a requirement, just would be nice to have).
Advisors
Mahmud Khan/No Replacement yet
Haji Faiz Muhammed Zikeria/No Replacement Yet
Mohammad Hashim Khan/No Replacement Yet
Muhammed Nowroz/No Replacement Yet
Noor Mohammad Taraki/No Replacement Yet
Abdul Hossein Aziz/No Replacement Yet
Abdul Majid/No Replacement Yet
Fictional Notes
-Helmajistan in the past is said to have been a bastion for religions such as Hindu and Buddhism as well as Zarathustranism(TTL's Zoroasterianism from Thus Spoke Zarathustra).
-Given the Region it is located in, it most likely had an "Arabian Nights" period with flying carpets, Djinns and the like. Beyond text I'm not sure yet how to implement this, unless someone stumbles onto a Genie Lamp. I should point out that Agrabah from Aladdin, our stand in for Baghdad, is located in Qurac(Iraq).
-John Watson was a veteran of the then current war in Helmajistan in 1881 when he was injured. Accounts differ on if it was the shoulder or the leg. Either war he was sent home and ended up sharing a flat with Sherlock Holmes, the two becoming the iconic duo they are today.
-In 1888, two British Con Men, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan travelled to the Kafiristan region of Helmajistan. Dravot was shot by an arrow but unharmed due to the arrow hitting his leather Bandolier and stopping. Two warring tribes both took him to be a god. Dravot became mad with power and forced a woman to be his only for her to bite him, causing him to bleed and making the people turn on him until he was killed. Carnehan returning to England with his skull, a crown still on it(The Man Who Would be King)(Since I don't currently have a ruler for Helmajistan, I was thinking maybe of a more spiritual idea. Basically let's say Dravot's identical son of something like that travelled to Helmajistan. Like Dravot he looks just like a white beard Sean Connery, maybe with a Michael Caine played best friend tagging along. The people are surprised. What are the odds. Is he truly a god to be here alive when the elders remembering him dead? The "This person looks like our Leader" trope is used a lot anyway. So maybe Danny Dravot or whatever becomes King and goes a little mad. Does he start a war? Do the people realize he's not a god just crazy and kick him out? Who knows.
1970's and 1980's
-The Soviet Invasion of Helmajistan in 1979 included the likes of Balalaika(Black Lagoon) on the Soviet front along with the 9th Company(9th Company). The CEA(TTL' s CIA from the book The President's Analyst) became involved in helping the Mujahideen. U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson(Real but based on his portrayal by Tom Hanks in Charlie Wilson's War) was able to increase U.S. aid to Helmajistan, which he would come to regret due to leading indirectly to the War on Terror. Among the agents sent to aid the rebelling Mujahideen were Kazuhira Miller and the Diamond Dogs. The squad was ambushed and killed with only Miller surviving until Venom Snaker and Revolver Ocelot were sent. Alex Mason and his squad to help defeat weapons dealer Raul Menendez, who was secretly working with Mullah Rahman, the Mujahideen leader killed in 1986. Revolver Ocelot was also sent there and gained the nickname "Shalashaska" for his brutality from the Mujahideen(Metal Gear Solid). In 1987, British 007 Agent Damian Drake(Timothy Dalton's Bond in The Living Daylights, with Bond as a codename, his real identity is his spy character from Looney Tunes: Back in Action) was sent in to help. At the time the Russian commander was Uri Gregorov(Syphon Filter 2). In 1988, Helmajistan was visited by Colonel Sam Trautman and John Rambo(Rambo III)(Rule of cool indicates Rambo should be an option as a type of Leader of the allied occupation of Helmajistan in the 80's chapter).
The Eugenics Wars: The 1990's
-In the 1990's during the Regime of the Taliban, there is likely a chance for a women's uprising led by Osama, no not that Osama. His role is taken here be either Saif Rahman Yasin from the Jack Ryan Novels, or Mouse Bin Suleiman(The Jack Ryan Amazon series due to no picture of Yasin currently existing). Instead the Osama referenced here is from the 2003 film of the same name. A teenage girl forced to disguise herself as a boy due to the oppressive Taliban regime. Naturally this could lead to a rebellion that sees the Taliban overthrown, resulting in the Irony of a woman named Osama being the downfall of the Taliban, especially if her full false identity literally is Osama Bin Laden.
The 2000's
In 2002, the Nuristan rebels, led by Abdul Bismillah Malik, obtained two nuclear warheads, which they planned to sell to the UWO(United World Organization. Our UN stand in from Batman: the Movie). Russian arms dealer Sergei Zavorotko informed the association of Hitmen ICA of this, who sent agent 47 to retrieve the warheads. 47 killed two members of the rebellion Mohammad Amin and Liutenant Ahmid Zahir and assassinating Khan Abdul Malik and base commander Lt.Yussef Hussein, retrieving the warheads. A Sikh cult was able to hijack the helicopter carrying the nukes and bring them to India, where death cult leader Deewana Jr was rising in power, leading to his assassination by 47 as he knew about the warheads.
-Another 2003 set development are the exploits of television journalist Kim Baker, a reporter who puts herself in harm's way frequently in wartorn Helmajistan. This would most likely be used as a framing device should the US go to war in Helmajistan, with Kim Baker reporting on important events in the conflict. She is often compared to Lois Lane for how often she puts herself in danger for a story(Whiskey Tango Foxtrot).
-In 2003, one Taliban Leader was named Assef(The Kite Runner). It's possible he loses an eye to the orphan Sohrab.
-In 2005, a Frenchman named Jack opens a restaurant called Kaboul Kitchen(Based on Journalist Marc Victor doing the same thing and the TV Show Kaboul Kitchen. While unlikely to be a major player. This could be mentioned in story based snippets. Such as characters eating there or it being mentioned destroyed if Kaboul is attacked).
-In 2008, while selling the Stark Industries Jericho Missile, Tony Stark Jr was abducted by the terrorist organization the Ten Rings, but was able to escape by building a suit of armor like that of his father's. This in turn led him to vastly improve the Iron Man designs. To reiterate, the original Iron Man had a similar experience in the comics but was abducted in Sarkhan(Vietnam) here.
The 2020's
In 2025, Raul Menendez attempts to assassinate the Helmaj president during a meeting with Russia. An attack is launched on the convoy. If it succeeds then Helmajistan will likely join the SDC, China's faction in the Second Cold War. A Cold War which threatens to escalate into the Nuclear War seen in the Fallout series.
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Aimé De Mesmaeker ("the contracts guy") from the related comic Gaston Lagaffe could also be a minister for Belgium in that case. I don't remember all the personalities offhand, but definitely as something that has to do with money and industrialism.
Albania/Freedonia(Duck Soup)
Leaders:
King Zog/Rufus T.Firefly(Duck Soup)(Non alligned/Despotism)(Marxist)(Marxist is a pun here and doesn't meant what it usually means. He's played by Groucho Marx. The term for OTL "Marxist" is instead "Spottsist" as Karl Marx has been replaced by Karl Spotts from Meccania: The Super State).
Enver Hoxha/Le Chiffre(Casino Royale)(Communism)(unlike Enver Hoxha, Le Chiffre did not canonical take control of this country).
Motto: Nothing what's the Motto with you?
Fictional Notes
-During the Dark Ages, Freedonia was conquered by Bruno the Questionable(Jabberwocky).
-A Feudal Lord and military commander Skanderbeg became a hero for battling the Ottoman Empire(Albanian Mythology).
-In 1933, Freedonia ("Land of the Brave and Free") was suffering from financial troubles and requested a loan from the widow Mrs Gloria Teasdale. Mrs. Teasdale agreed so long as Rufus T.Firefly be appointed leader. Firefly started a war with Sylvannian ambassador Trentino. Firefly was able to convince two spies Chicolini and Pinky, to his side and won the war in a pie fight, annexing Sylvannia. Firefly still leads the country in 1936 but has rone afoul of Italian Dictator Benzino Napaloni, who is trying to force him out. Should this happen Firefly can be killed or flee with Chicolini and Pinky to America and live under several aliases such as Captain Spaulding, and have a serious of misadventures(Basically the other Marx Brothers films). Firefly is known for his use of wordplay and puns, and will make a joke at every opportunity.
-In the 1960's, Freedonia made a bid for independence, having fallen under the control of the Soviet Union post war( A Joke told by Woody Allen on Candid Camera, where he asked passerbys about what they thought of Freedonia's independent movement. Freedonia not being real of course, but is real here).
-After gaining its independence, Firefly would find the "Freedonian Aeronautics and Space Administration" of FASA with himself as Director(American Game Publisher FASA, uses this as its acronym's meaning complete with listing Rufus T.Firefly as director). Firefly most likely died sometime in the early 1980's.
-Freedonia was a victim of ethnic cleansing in the 1990's(The satire magazine Spy pulled a prank asking members of Congress about their thoughts on the ethnic cleansing in Freedonia, not revealing Freedonia was a fictional country).
-Also in the 1990's the Dark Wizard Lord Voldemort is known to have resided in hiding in Freedonia(Harry Potter).
-To distract from a falsified sexual harassment conspiracy attack on President Whitmore, a fake news story on a possible war with Freedonia was released(Wag the Dog).
-From 2001-2002, Freedonia was a candidate for NATO membership(a nod to the West Wing, where they made jokes about Freedonia with one person even being criticized for thinking it was real. Which here of course it is).
-In 2007, Freedonian Olympic Skier Yanni Volkstaia became famous( Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek).
-In 2014, the Leader of Freedonia declared war on Australia after Holden Thong's soccer ball destroyed his birthday cake(The Flamin' Thongs).
-The Supervillain Dru took residence in Freedonia, enjoying its Cheese Festival as well(Despicable Me 3).
-A World War conflict with Russia occurred in 2020 with Russia occupying Freedonia(EndWar).
King Zog/Rufus T.Firefly(Duck Soup)(Non alligned/Despotism)(Marxist)(Marxist is a pun here and doesn't meant what it usually means. He's played by Groucho Marx. The term for OTL "Marxist" is instead "Spottsist" as Karl Marx has been replaced by Karl Spotts from Meccania: The Super State).
Enver Hoxha/Le Chiffre(Casino Royale)(Communism)(unlike Enver Hoxha, Le Chiffre did not canonical take control of this country).
Motto: Nothing what's the Motto with you?
Fictional Notes
-During the Dark Ages, Freedonia was conquered by Bruno the Questionable(Jabberwocky).
-A Feudal Lord and military commander Skanderbeg became a hero for battling the Ottoman Empire(Albanian Mythology).
-In 1933, Freedonia ("Land of the Brave and Free") was suffering from financial troubles and requested a loan from the widow Mrs Gloria Teasdale. Mrs. Teasdale agreed so long as Rufus T.Firefly be appointed leader. Firefly started a war with Sylvannian ambassador Trentino. Firefly was able to convince two spies Chicolini and Pinky, to his side and won the war in a pie fight, annexing Sylvannia. Firefly still leads the country in 1936 but has rone afoul of Italian Dictator Benzino Napaloni, who is trying to force him out. Should this happen Firefly can be killed or flee with Chicolini and Pinky to America and live under several aliases such as Captain Spaulding, and have a serious of misadventures(Basically the other Marx Brothers films). Firefly is known for his use of wordplay and puns, and will make a joke at every opportunity.
-In the 1960's, Freedonia made a bid for independence, having fallen under the control of the Soviet Union post war( A Joke told by Woody Allen on Candid Camera, where he asked passerbys about what they thought of Freedonia's independent movement. Freedonia not being real of course, but is real here).
-After gaining its independence, Firefly would find the "Freedonian Aeronautics and Space Administration" of FASA with himself as Director(American Game Publisher FASA, uses this as its acronym's meaning complete with listing Rufus T.Firefly as director). Firefly most likely died sometime in the early 1980's.
-Freedonia was a victim of ethnic cleansing in the 1990's(The satire magazine Spy pulled a prank asking members of Congress about their thoughts on the ethnic cleansing in Freedonia, not revealing Freedonia was a fictional country).
-Also in the 1990's the Dark Wizard Lord Voldemort is known to have resided in hiding in Freedonia(Harry Potter).
-To distract from a falsified sexual harassment conspiracy attack on President Whitmore, a fake news story on a possible war with Freedonia was released(Wag the Dog).
-From 2001-2002, Freedonia was a candidate for NATO membership(a nod to the West Wing, where they made jokes about Freedonia with one person even being criticized for thinking it was real. Which here of course it is).
-In 2007, Freedonian Olympic Skier Yanni Volkstaia became famous( Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek).
-In 2014, the Leader of Freedonia declared war on Australia after Holden Thong's soccer ball destroyed his birthday cake(The Flamin' Thongs).
-The Supervillain Dru took residence in Freedonia, enjoying its Cheese Festival as well(Despicable Me 3).
-A World War conflict with Russia occurred in 2020 with Russia occupying Freedonia(EndWar).
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For the sack of my analogues list where is Karl Spotts from?
Meccania the Super State
It also includes Otto Von Bludiron as a Otto Von Bismarck analogue, and several country stand ins mentioned on the page.
Argentina/Mandoras(They Saved Hitler's Brain)
Leaders:
Augustin Pedro Justo/ Isidoro Cañones(Patoruzu)(Non alligned/Despotism)(Concordancia)
Fanny Edelman/J.Posadas(Homero Rómulo Cristalli Frasnelli Pseudonym)(Communism/Spottsism)(Partido Comunista de la Mandoras)
Nimo de Anquin/Colonel Juan Pinares(Little Mother)(Fascism)(Union Nacional Fascisma)(Note: The picture is actually of the same actor from The Eagle has Landed, made around the same time. I couldn't find a picture of him as the actual character. Pinares is actually a stand in for Juan Peron that I moved to this position unless a better stand in is found).
Senor Hilter/Senor Hyknel(Fascism/Nazism)(Union Nacional Fascisma)
Fictional Notes:
Mandoras like its inspiration is a popular destination for fleeing Nazis when they are overthrown.
-Colonel Juan Pinares took control of Mandoras until he was overthrown and killed by his own wife, first lady Marina Pinares in 1973(Little Mother, Marina is based on Evita Peron).
-In 1982, for two weeks, Mandoras fought a brief war with the United Kingdom over ownership of the islands of Pepperland, discovered by Sergeant James Winston Pepper(Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) and containing various strange creatures. Sergeant Pepper and his band remained there, unaging until the attack of the Blue Meanies in 1968 forced the recruitment of their relatives the The Rutles(The Rutles, a Beatles Parody by the Monty Python Guys) in defeating the Blue Meanies, some of which fled to Mandoras. With Britain removing their claim to the islands, The Blue Meanies convinced Mandoras to claim them in 1982, thinking the UK wouldn't care. Turns out they do and Prime Minister Joan Carpenter(The Devil's Alternative, a Margaret Thatcher stand in), declared war, among many of the men to fight was a young Billy Butcher, a future "Hero Killer"(The Boys). It is seen as a pointless war by both sides. In 1985, a similar crisis not involving Mandoras broke out involving the Caribbean nation of Cascara when an oil rig produced Clean Water(albeit with the effect of laxatives) that began a fight with several nations over the resource, including British and American forces as well as native Cascarans, french companies and Tropican forces(The 1985 British Comedy Film Water).
-From 2007 to 2015, Mafalda Quino served as the first elected female President of Mandoras and remains a powerful figure in politics, her political approach is called Mafaldism(Mafalda is a famous Argentinian Comic Strip that ran from 1963 to 1973 and starred a six year old girl. Described as "Peanuts with Politics". As such it seemed fitting that the main character would grow up to become a politician. Her last name comes from the author's pen name "Quino". She has been made into a stand in for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner).
-As of 2021, the most popular restaurant is the La Mandoras De Siempre(" The Mandoras of Always)("La Argentina de siempre" a political ad campaign where food is discussed by the patrons in what is clearly metaphors for Political issues).
Augustin Pedro Justo/ Isidoro Cañones(Patoruzu)(Non alligned/Despotism)(Concordancia)
Fanny Edelman/J.Posadas(Homero Rómulo Cristalli Frasnelli Pseudonym)(Communism/Spottsism)(Partido Comunista de la Mandoras)
Nimo de Anquin/Colonel Juan Pinares(Little Mother)(Fascism)(Union Nacional Fascisma)(Note: The picture is actually of the same actor from The Eagle has Landed, made around the same time. I couldn't find a picture of him as the actual character. Pinares is actually a stand in for Juan Peron that I moved to this position unless a better stand in is found).
Senor Hilter/Senor Hyknel(Fascism/Nazism)(Union Nacional Fascisma)
Fictional Notes:
Mandoras like its inspiration is a popular destination for fleeing Nazis when they are overthrown.
-Colonel Juan Pinares took control of Mandoras until he was overthrown and killed by his own wife, first lady Marina Pinares in 1973(Little Mother, Marina is based on Evita Peron).
-In 1982, for two weeks, Mandoras fought a brief war with the United Kingdom over ownership of the islands of Pepperland, discovered by Sergeant James Winston Pepper(Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band) and containing various strange creatures. Sergeant Pepper and his band remained there, unaging until the attack of the Blue Meanies in 1968 forced the recruitment of their relatives the The Rutles(The Rutles, a Beatles Parody by the Monty Python Guys) in defeating the Blue Meanies, some of which fled to Mandoras. With Britain removing their claim to the islands, The Blue Meanies convinced Mandoras to claim them in 1982, thinking the UK wouldn't care. Turns out they do and Prime Minister Joan Carpenter(The Devil's Alternative, a Margaret Thatcher stand in), declared war, among many of the men to fight was a young Billy Butcher, a future "Hero Killer"(The Boys). It is seen as a pointless war by both sides. In 1985, a similar crisis not involving Mandoras broke out involving the Caribbean nation of Cascara when an oil rig produced Clean Water(albeit with the effect of laxatives) that began a fight with several nations over the resource, including British and American forces as well as native Cascarans, french companies and Tropican forces(The 1985 British Comedy Film Water).
-From 2007 to 2015, Mafalda Quino served as the first elected female President of Mandoras and remains a powerful figure in politics, her political approach is called Mafaldism(Mafalda is a famous Argentinian Comic Strip that ran from 1963 to 1973 and starred a six year old girl. Described as "Peanuts with Politics". As such it seemed fitting that the main character would grow up to become a politician. Her last name comes from the author's pen name "Quino". She has been made into a stand in for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner).
-As of 2021, the most popular restaurant is the La Mandoras De Siempre(" The Mandoras of Always)("La Argentina de siempre" a political ad campaign where food is discussed by the patrons in what is clearly metaphors for Political issues).
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Australia/Australasia
Leaders
John Curtin/Saxton Hale(Team Fortress 2)(Democracy/Socialism)(Australian Labor Party)
Richard Dixon/No replacement Yet(Communism/Stalinism)(Communist Part of Australia)
Eric Campbell/No replacement Yet(Fascism)(Centre Party)
Rod Hull/No replacement yet(Non-Aligned/Despotism)(Australian Country Party)(honestly he can stay. He's an easter egg and arguably a fictional character already since this is his children's show persona).
Earle Page/Tazmanian Devil(Non-Aligned Centrism)(Australian Country Party)
William Birdwood(Non-Aligned Centrism)(Australian Country Party)
Fictional Notes
Australia
-Australia has annexed New Zealand ITTL, becoming Australasia.
-In 1900 the half aboriginal, half white Jimmie Blacksmith went on a killing spree before being captured and hanged(The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. Based on and replaced the serial killer Jimmie Governor).
-In this universe, Australia did not have an Emu War. No. They had a Tazmanian Devil War. As in the Tazmanian Devil from Looney Tunes. Those creatures ravaged the land, eating everything clean to the bone in a flurry of tornadoes. The Australian Army's attempts to stop them resulted in Looney Tunes style antics but also many casualties. As such the Emu Empire, should it appear in game is instead "Tazmania."
-the currency of Australia is the Dollary-Doo(The Simpsons Episode "Bart vs Australia").
-By 1939, The Cattle Baron known as King Carney had taken much of Northern Australia before he was killed and his business taken over byStation Manager Neil Feltcher until his 1942 death when the Japanese attacked, during which Fletcher was killed(Australia).
-Bradly Morahan became a popular painter and artist in the country after his move back there in 1969(Age of Consent).
-The Town of Paris was discovered to be causing many vehicle accidents to scavenge parts from the victims(The Cars that Ate Paris).
-In 1980, an earthquake nearly caused the WALDO nuclear storage facility to leak and contaminate the water, which was revealed to the public(The Chain Reaction).
-In 1986, the Australian Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee became extremely popular for his adventures in New York and in the Outback(Crocodile Dundee).
-In 1992, the Last Rainforest in Australia, Ferngully, came under attack by Hexus, an entity that personified Pollution but was halted with the aid of the local Fairies(Ferngully: The Last Rainforest).
In the 1990's, the drag queen Mitzi Del Bra became extremely popular in the nation(The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert).
-Australia is home to a Moreau Sapien group of intelligent creatures(Bluey). The Most famous of these is Crash Bandicoot(Crash Bandicoot).
-Australia is home to a Werewolf Population that is much kinder, closer to dogs and have befriended the local dog population(100% Wolf).
-The Babadook is a creature is Australian mythology(The Babadook).
-Shortly after the bomb fell there was a brief Zombie virus that was eventually put down(Cargo).
-In the Post Apocalyptic setting after 2077, Australia becomes Mad Max world. Water is scarce with individuals such as Max Rockatansky(Mad Max), Tank Girl(Tank Girl), Junkrat and Roadhog(Overwatch), roaming the wasteland and clashing with warlords such as Lord Humungus, Aunty Entity and Immortan Joe(All the antagonists from the Mad Max Films)
New Zealand
-The reclusive Painter Kerewin Holmes became popular since the 1980's(The Bone People).
-New Zealand's native Paranormal force is the Astro investigation and Defense Service(AIDS) who combat alien invasions, most notably is thwarting an alien invasion of the town of Kaihoro in 1987(Bad Taste).
-In 2006, a modified strain of the Rage Virus was accidentally released, however it primarily infected Sheep and was eventually Cured(Black Sheep(2007)).
-The Town of Brokenwood(Where real life Warkworth is) is a small town that became infamous for a surprising number of murders(The Brokenwood Mysteries).
-Singer Alamein Ranginui became popular in the country as a pop star basing himself on Dominic Lerner(Boy(2010)(Lerner is a pop star based on Michael Jacksfron from Jem and the Holograms. In the original film Ranginui idolized Jackson).
John Curtin/Saxton Hale(Team Fortress 2)(Democracy/Socialism)(Australian Labor Party)
Richard Dixon/No replacement Yet(Communism/Stalinism)(Communist Part of Australia)
Eric Campbell/No replacement Yet(Fascism)(Centre Party)
Rod Hull/No replacement yet(Non-Aligned/Despotism)(Australian Country Party)(honestly he can stay. He's an easter egg and arguably a fictional character already since this is his children's show persona).
Earle Page/Tazmanian Devil(Non-Aligned Centrism)(Australian Country Party)
William Birdwood(Non-Aligned Centrism)(Australian Country Party)
Fictional Notes
Australia
-Australia has annexed New Zealand ITTL, becoming Australasia.
-In 1900 the half aboriginal, half white Jimmie Blacksmith went on a killing spree before being captured and hanged(The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. Based on and replaced the serial killer Jimmie Governor).
-In this universe, Australia did not have an Emu War. No. They had a Tazmanian Devil War. As in the Tazmanian Devil from Looney Tunes. Those creatures ravaged the land, eating everything clean to the bone in a flurry of tornadoes. The Australian Army's attempts to stop them resulted in Looney Tunes style antics but also many casualties. As such the Emu Empire, should it appear in game is instead "Tazmania."
-the currency of Australia is the Dollary-Doo(The Simpsons Episode "Bart vs Australia").
-By 1939, The Cattle Baron known as King Carney had taken much of Northern Australia before he was killed and his business taken over byStation Manager Neil Feltcher until his 1942 death when the Japanese attacked, during which Fletcher was killed(Australia).
-Bradly Morahan became a popular painter and artist in the country after his move back there in 1969(Age of Consent).
-The Town of Paris was discovered to be causing many vehicle accidents to scavenge parts from the victims(The Cars that Ate Paris).
-In 1980, an earthquake nearly caused the WALDO nuclear storage facility to leak and contaminate the water, which was revealed to the public(The Chain Reaction).
-In 1986, the Australian Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee became extremely popular for his adventures in New York and in the Outback(Crocodile Dundee).
-In 1992, the Last Rainforest in Australia, Ferngully, came under attack by Hexus, an entity that personified Pollution but was halted with the aid of the local Fairies(Ferngully: The Last Rainforest).
In the 1990's, the drag queen Mitzi Del Bra became extremely popular in the nation(The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert).
-Australia is home to a Moreau Sapien group of intelligent creatures(Bluey). The Most famous of these is Crash Bandicoot(Crash Bandicoot).
-Australia is home to a Werewolf Population that is much kinder, closer to dogs and have befriended the local dog population(100% Wolf).
-The Babadook is a creature is Australian mythology(The Babadook).
-Shortly after the bomb fell there was a brief Zombie virus that was eventually put down(Cargo).
-In the Post Apocalyptic setting after 2077, Australia becomes Mad Max world. Water is scarce with individuals such as Max Rockatansky(Mad Max), Tank Girl(Tank Girl), Junkrat and Roadhog(Overwatch), roaming the wasteland and clashing with warlords such as Lord Humungus, Aunty Entity and Immortan Joe(All the antagonists from the Mad Max Films)
New Zealand
-The reclusive Painter Kerewin Holmes became popular since the 1980's(The Bone People).
-New Zealand's native Paranormal force is the Astro investigation and Defense Service(AIDS) who combat alien invasions, most notably is thwarting an alien invasion of the town of Kaihoro in 1987(Bad Taste).
-In 2006, a modified strain of the Rage Virus was accidentally released, however it primarily infected Sheep and was eventually Cured(Black Sheep(2007)).
-The Town of Brokenwood(Where real life Warkworth is) is a small town that became infamous for a surprising number of murders(The Brokenwood Mysteries).
-Singer Alamein Ranginui became popular in the country as a pop star basing himself on Dominic Lerner(Boy(2010)(Lerner is a pop star based on Michael Jacksfron from Jem and the Holograms. In the original film Ranginui idolized Jackson).
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