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“Mostly Harmless”
| Category: Psychotic Dictatorship | ||
| Civil Rights: Few |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Rare |
Regional Influence: Sprat
Location: the Rejected Realms
Government
Theocracy
Worship of the official state religion is mandatory.
Feudalism
The nation practices a feudal system of lords and serfs.
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
State Press
Only state-controlled media is permitted.
Native Representation
Only native-born citizens may hold elected office.
Society
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
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.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
Cannibalism
Consuming the flesh of fellow humans is legal.
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.
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.
No Automobiles
Cars are banned.
Slavery
Slavery is legal.
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.
