Shylo Vienna

== Overview ==
Shylo Vienna is a unique, landlocked corporate state situated at a strategic juncture between several nations: Dustatia to the west, Moeras to the northeast, Snowroka to the east, and Nien to the southeast. It's characterized by a temperate climate that becomes warmer towards Dustatia. The region is predominantly valley terrain, sloping towards Dustatia, with natural mountain barriers to the east and an oasis demarcating its western border.
== Governance ==
=== Shylo-Vienna Corporation ===
Uniquely, Shylo Vienna is not governed by a traditional political structure but is run by the Shylo-Vienna Corporation, named after the nation itself. This corporate governance has led to a politically neutral stance, focusing primarily on becoming an economic powerhouse. The state follows a Libertarian right ideology, with minimal regulation on corporate activities. This approach has turned Shylo Vienna into a haven for large corporations seeking refuge from external governmental influences, leading to a dystopian environment where corporate decrees are absolute.
=== Corporate Sectors ===
The nation is divided into multiple sectors, each dominated by corporate entities. Power lies in the hands of the highest investor, creating a dynamic where cash is the ultimate authority. The west of Shylo Vienna is heavily fortified with a border wall separating it from Dustatia, primarily due to terrorism concerns.
== Social and Economic Landscape ==
Shylo Vienna's liberal economic policies have attracted a diverse array of individuals and organizations, including anonymous benefactors, mercenaries, crime lords, and more. The state, once envisioned as a progressive "Nation of the Future," has gradually devolved into a hub of corruption and unregulated capitalism.
== History ==
=== Early History ===
Historically, Shylo Vienna has often been a vassal state or absorbed by larger nations. It was under the control of the Meldenar Dominion during the medieval period, the Passivarian Republic in the pre-war era, and was part of the Quantonian Empire during The Second Great War.
=== Post-Empire Era and Corporate Takeover ===
After the Quantonian Empire withdrew in 1545, Shylo Vienna found itself without a government. This power vacuum led to the Shylo Vienna Corporate Invasion in 1565, initiated by Alvershem Oil, which forcefully claimed territory for oil drilling. The local population initially resisted but was eventually subdued and coerced into servitude.
=== Alvershem Coup and the Birth of Shylo-Vienna Corporation ===
In 1590, a pivotal event occurred - the Alvershem Coup. The working class, in a bloody uprising, overthrew the Alvershem security forces, leading to the assassination of CEO Juleia Hernezia and the dissolution of Alvershem Oil. From its ashes, the Shylo-Vienna Corporation was born, spearheaded by local Duherk Veldal. This new entity aimed to govern the region like a corporation, reflecting the only governance model familiar to the locals.
== Modern Day Shylo Vienna ==
Today, Shylo Vienna stands as a testament to corporate governance, where economic prowess and investment are the keystones of power. It remains a controversial example of a corporate state, embodying the complexities and challenges of such a governance model.