Avogon

Overview

 * Ruler: Aingel
 * Government type: Communist
 * Capital: Adenton
 * Other Major Cities: Mirror Bay, New Belfast
 * Climate: Cold/Subarctic
 * National Religion: Mixed
 * Currency: Pound
 * Languages: Celtic, Russian
 * Alliance: Independent Republic of Orange Nations

Geography and Climate
Avogon is located on a narrow strait of land making up a larger peninsula (On a real world map, this location is the Karangisky District in the Kamchatka Peninsula) and consists of the strait and a large island just off the coast. Until recently, Avogon had claim to the tip of a peninsula to their north, but due to land lost resulting from the this area is no longer under their influence. The capital, Adenton, is located at the real-world location of the Ossora settlement, and makes use of the flat, dry land to house a massive air base, which is the central military Headquarters of Avogon's military. Temperatures in Avogon are chilly at best, with possible lows going down to −8 °C (18 °F) and highs going no higher than 15 °C (59 °F). Because of the cold temperatures, farming is nearly unheard of, though the area is rich in iron and aluminum, which the country mines and trades in order to make up for what little farmland they have.

Culture
Avogon's people are hardy, hard-working men and women, and family and social ties are highly valued among individuals. Due to the mix of Celtic and Russian heritage, consumption of alcoholic beverages is practically a staple of everyday life, and bars and taverns can be found on almost every street. Drunkenness is seen as a sign of someone who has worked hard enough to earn it, though harming one's self or others while drunk is a taboo that is avoided at all costs; while bar room brawls are bound to happen and are even seen as a good sport at time, regular troublemakers and those who abuse loved ones and family while drunk are ostracized and in many cases arrested for their behavior.

Due to the lack of arable farmland, Avogon's diet is very heavy in meat, particularly fish and seafood. Avogonian farmers, in order to keep up with the heavy demands of alcohol, have developed hardy strands of wheat and barley that can survive the frigid temperatures and grows plentiful enough to supplement the citizens' dietary needs. Despite this, Avogon flat out refuses to indulge trading their wheat abroad; while the official explanation is that there is simply not enough to go around, many believe it is because the citizens of Avogon would simply not allow for any deduction from their beer intake if the farmers dare export their crop.

Among men and women, rights are fairly equal, though certain jobs throughout the country are seen as "masculine" jobs (such as construction, military, and public services) and "feminine" jobs (such as management, leadership, and childcare positions). Still, any man or woman may choose the job they wish, and indeed, it is not uncommon to see men running a daycare or nursery and women in active military duty. Any discrimination, be it because of sexual orientation, gender/sex, or race, is looked down upon and seen as a hindrance to the country's culture as a whole, and those who commit such are usually swiftly ousted and punished for their behavior.

Overall, Avogon's citizens are fiercely patriotic and hardworking, but also fun-loving and and certainly a rowdy bunch. Large-scale riots, especially in times of war, are not uncommon, and even expected by the government. Despite the damages done, it's often seen by all involved as "all in good fun" and many times the riots break up within a few days. After the fact, those who participated in the riots are often seen helping rebuild, making amends to those who were harmed by the damages. In many cases, few people are harmed, either by rioters or law enforcement themselves, and damages are usually contained to broken windows and overturned cars. Because of this, recovery efforts are usually quick and inexpensive and it takes little time for the country to get back on its feet.

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IRON
Avogon officially joined the Independent Republic of Orange Nations on June 17th, 2015, and took up the role as a "tech trader" in order to help build up the nation's economy and help contribute to the alliance as a useful asset. While initially nervous about joining up with such a prolific group, IRON has shown to be helpful in guiding the nation in helping in develop, and the people of Avogon are eager to prove their worth to their newfound friends, despite their country's inexperience in international affairs.

Oculus/MI6 War
Avogon's first taste of war was in the Oculus/MI6 war. Seen as a baptism of fire for the young nation, it predictably did not go over well; almost immediately they were beset upon by a larger, more experienced nation, the country suffered blow after blow, but managed to hold their own with their air force...until the attacking country responded with nuclear fire. The nuclear weapons that rained upon the unsuspecting country and devastated its people and its military, and would have been completely lost if not for the help from her IRON allies. Soon after, Avogon went on the offensive, and was eager for repayment in blood. By the end of the war, Avogon had been almost completely devastated, but had put in some punches of her own, and had come out on the other side unbroken and ready to rebuild.