[hider=Empire of Quebec] [h1][color=#4169e1]Empire of Quebec[/color][/h1] [b]Flag/Banner(s):[/b] [img]https://i.redditmedia.com/pHXyv4ZzWAYVsc0IMBQnWoMViO1FPjR2Gq2f6S1B9dI.png?w=1024&s=7887d1df0427898bf17ad5a059dc19a8[/img] [b]Political Environment and Government Type:[/b] The Empire of Quebec is an absolute monarchy ruled by their imperial dynasty. The Emperor has complete power over the government of Quebec. He appoints his own family members or close friends to be dukes or mayors of regions or cities throughout his Empire. The ruling dynasty of Quebec is the Trudeau dynasty, a group that claims to be direct descendants from the same family as the Trudeau line that produced 2 Prime Minister's of Canada before the apocalypse. [b]Location On Map:[/b] Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Southwest Greenland [b]Demographics:[/b] Quebecois (Descendants of the people of Quebec Pre-Apocalypse), Anglo-Quebecois (Anglo descendants, both American and Canadian, who've adapted to Quebec's culture and speak French), Canadiens (Anglo-Descendants from Canadians who've not completely assimilated), Americans (Anglo-Descendants from Americans who've not completely assimilated), African-Americans/African-Canadians, Asian-Canadians. Quebec's Catholic church still holds some power in the Empire, even without a major direct line to Europe. Multiple Protestant sects do exist throughout the Empire though, mainly in the former territories of what used to be the United States. Religious conflict between the two different Christian ideas isn't common in the Empire though, as the Royal Family doesn't look upon Religion as the largest issue at hand. Catholicism in Quebec has evolved from it's form Pre-Apocalypse though, forming into what is called simply "French Catholicism", with the major difference being the recognition of many Saints throughout France's and Quebec's history. Going further than the recognition of New Saints are multiple cults throughout the Empire that treat many figures throughout history as Gods. These cults have created pantheons similar to that of Ancient Rome and Greece made up of Gods who are either inspired from figures in history or created for the Pantheon. The difference between these varying cults in the Empire are which Gods they look upon as the head of the Pantheon. The largest of these cults are most likely Trudeauists, a group that look at Justin Trudeau and Pierre Trudeau as Gods that existed on Earth to lead Canada on the right path earlier in history. These cults still are far behind the Christian populace in population though. [b]Culture:[/b] The culture of the Empire is similar to that of Quebec Pre-Apocalypse, with French spoken as the main language. You still find pockets and cities that are distinctively Anglo-American or Anglo-Canadian in culture with English spoken as the main language though. [b]Important Cities:[/b] Quebec City – Capital of the Empire Montreal (Quebec) Augusta (Maine) Montpelier (Vermont) Concord (New Hampshire) Burlington (Vermont) St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) Fredericton (New Brunswick) Nuuk (Southwest Greenland) [b]History:[/b] [hider=Chaos and the Rise of the Trudeaus 2018-2178] Collapse 2018-2250 Canada, and mainly Quebec, were not left unaffected by the bombs that destroyed so much of the world around them. While none of Quebec was directly hit itself, the radiation from the destruction of Toronto and the fall of so many American border cities spread to territory in Quebec and some of the surrounding provinces. In benefit of Quebec's surviving populace, they wouldn't see the loss of much of their territory to the rising tide. The fall of Canada's government completely in 2020 would begin the chaos of the next century and a half. The nation would devolve into complete insanity, with surviving territories becoming independent settlements that would fight with each other in attempts to stay alive during the collapse of society around them. Major cities, such as Quebec City, would stay mostly intact though, with majority of the loss of life coming from the plague that ended in 2045. By 2076, many of the cities surrounding areas would be colonized by the rulers of Quebec City in an attempt to try and salvage what was left of the region. Quebec City, now simply just named Quebec with it's growth, would remain peaceful for majority of the Chaos period, not seeking war with the surrounding cities. Expansion ceased in 2099 when they would hit a wall with many surrounding cities owning the territories around Quebec. Quebec's first war for expansion began in 2120, seeing this idea of recounqeirng the rest of Quebec as their God-Given right. By 2135, much of what was South Quebec pre-apocalypse would be ruled under the hand of Quebec's government. In 2150, a coup, led by a general claiming to be a descendant of Justin Trudeau, would take control of Quebec's government. He would declare himself Emperor of Quebec and create the Empire that now rules the territory today. Under his rule, which would last until 2178, Quebec would reclaim majority of what was Quebec before the bombs dropped. [/hider] [hider=Dominance of the Trudeaus 2178-Onwards] The death of the first Trudeau ruler in over a century would produce a great period of sadness for the people of Quebec, but this sadness wouldn't lead to an era of depression. The ascension of his son to the throne of Quebec would see a more peaceful rule, not involving much conquest, but one that would see the creation of a more centralized Empire ruled completely by the Trudeau Dynasty. His death in 2202 would see a new era of conquest and the fall of many surrounding territories to Quebec, along with the complete reclamation of Quebec that was apart of Canada. His rule would also see the start of what would eventually become the Trudeauist cult that makes up small pockets of Quebec. The major event of his rule would be the conquest of Newfoundland/Labrador, seeing the first conquest of a Non-Quebec State by the Empire. The death of this great ruler in 2231 would see the ascension of arguably the most important Emperor in Quebec's history, Pierre the Great. A man who would see the conquest of a former American territory in Vermont, and the colonization of Southwest Greenland. His rule would be most known for the creation of the Royal Palace in Quebec City, a monument to his family and their rule that still stands in 2430. Following the rule of Pierre, Quebec would mainly begin to focus on staying put with their current territory, with the only major conquests done post-Pierre being the conquest of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The unbroken line of Trudeau rulers would continue up until present day. The most recent conquest made by Quebec would be in 2401, overseen by the current Emperor's father, it would be the conquest of multiple former American territories in both Maine and New Hampshire. The current ruler of Quebec is Louis III, a 21 year old who succeeded his father in 2428. [/hider] [/hider]