Malum

Malum, officially the Great Imperium of Malum, is a nation located in Southern Europe. 
It has a history of war, conquest, and victory. It is one of the most powerful nations in the world with a powerful military, due to drafting where all men between the ages of 17 and 36 are conscripted in the military for 4 years. 
== Etymology ==
The name "Malum" means "Evil" in Latin. This name came from the hatred that Zaccheo felt for the world around him. He was also pretty edgy at the time.
== History ==
=== Zaccheo Mussolini and the Beginning ===
Malum began in 1997, in the city of Naples. A rebellion began, lead by Zaccheo Mussolini, a relative of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who lead Fascist Italy in the Second World War.
All of his life, Zaccheo Mussolini felt like Italy had become weak after the Second World War had occurred. He had always felt like he was a natural leader, and decided he would pursue his dreams of power.
He received masters degrees in Political Science and Engineering.
At the age of 26, he left his university and began working on machines of war. He got his money from drug operations, where he exported large amounts of narcotics to drug cartels and gangs in South America and Eastern Europe.
He finished his project at the age of 30 in 1997. He had built what he called the "Exo-Suit". The Exo-Suit was a full-body suit made of an alloy of Carbon and other hard materials which he called "Exodium." It ha d a tactical visor in the front, which displayed crucial information about the battle. It could be linked wirelessly to weapons that Zaccheo had also engineered called "Smart Weapons." He created the Smart Rifle, Smart Shotgun, and Smart Pistol. The Exo-Suit could change color like a chameleon, and had rocket launchers which could sprout out of the back.
Zaccheo, armed with the first Exo-Suit prototype, as well as a Smart Rifle and Smart Pistol, was ready to take over Italy.
He launched his attack on October 27th, 1997. First, he killed the guards surrounding the Palazzo Chigi. He then walked straight in, and took many political figures hostage. 
Within a few hours, he had forced the Italian Prime Minister at the time to hand over control of Italy to him, or face death. He then exiled his hostages to Germany and surrounding nations.
Zaccheo announced his control over Italy to the whole world over Television, and then began formulating his plan to take over Europe.
=== 1997-1999 ===
In the first few years of his empire, he had been creating laws and building his military. He also began mass-producing Exo-Suits, and created his own special Exo-Suit. This Exo-Suit was named "The Magnificent." 
"The Magnificent" was a modified Exo-Suit MK.1 with gold plating, as well as red accents. It was stronger than the usual Exo-Suit, and still remains the most powerful Exo-Suit in existence. Over the years, Zaccheo modified The Magnificent, adding new features.
One notable feature of "The Magnificent" was the expanding of Zaccheo's lifespan. It expanded his expected lifespan from 86 to 300, meaning that Zaccheo could rule his empire for a long time. 
The Magnificent was not the only piece of technology made in this time, however. More and more Smart Weapons were created, as well as Smart vehicles. 
Nothing much happened within the 90s, but by the turn of the millennium, much was in store.
=== 2000-2009 ===
Malum launched an invasion of many Balkan nations on January 1st, 2000. The battles were over quickly, and Malum took control of Slovakia, parts of Croatia, and parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina. 
After the invasion of these nations, Malum was condemned by the United Nations. Malum left the UN shortly after this event, causing the United States and other major nations to become worried of what Malum might do.
Malum launched an invasion of France in 2002, and NATO intervened. Malum struck down NATO's forces that came to assist France using SmartCopters, and France surrendered. Malum annexed much of Southeastern France.
In 2004, Malum struck again. this time invading Northern Africa. They slaughtered many innocent civilians in these battles, and eventually conquered Tunisia. In 2006 they conquered Libya, and sought to expand their empire.
However, this would not happen, In 2008, the United States of America declared war on Malum, and the United Kingdom, France, and Germany would help.
This was known as the American-Malumite War. This war lasted until 2009, resulting in a Malumite victory. Despite the fact that Malum won the war. they were severely crippled by it. A good portion of their military was gone, and a missile that struck Naples destroyed much of the city, which wouldn't be fully rebuilt until 2012. Malum signed an agreement with the USA to not start any more wars, until the agreement expired in 2019.
=== 2010-Now ===
In the meantime, Malum began strengthening its military. They introduced the draft, and their military grew. They also began large teams of scientists that worked on Exo and Smart technology.
in 2012, the reconstruction of Naples was finished. A large statue of Zaccheo and many Exo-Suit clad soldiers was erected in the center of the city. 
== Government/Politics ==
The Great Imperium of Malum is a unitary-party dictatorship. It is lead by the Grand Emperor, Zaccheo I the Great, who is advised by the Grand Assembly of One Hundred Men (also known as GAHM) GAHM has 100 members, which are shifted each year.
GAHM members are usually owners of large corporations, military masterminds, or relatives and friends of the Grand Emperor himself. Upon joining the GAHM, they pledge their allegiance to the Grand Emperor, and assure they will assist him in his well-being.
GAHM members are granted incredible wealth and power, and become advisors of the Grand Emperor himself. The GAHM is divided into multiple sections, each focusing on different things, such as the Grand Economic Assembly or the Grand Military Assembly.
== Relations ==
None so far.
== Military ==
=== Exo-Suit types ===
Exo Suit Model 	Year of Release	Significant Features
Exo-Suit Prototype	1997 	The first Exo-Suit. Could connect to Smart Weapons using the SmartSignal 1.0. Used by Zaccheo to take over Italy.
Exo-Suit MK1 	1998 	The Exo-Suit MK1 was created by Zaccheo and a team of engineers in 1998. Notable features include the ability to support up to SmartSignal 2.1 and featured tougher armor. It expanded the user's lifespan by up to 50 years, except for "The Magnificent" which added 300 years to the user's lifespan. Not many features were added to differentiate it from the prototype.
Exo-Suit MKII 	2001 	The Exo-Suit MKII was created in Naples Armory. It supported all versions of SmartSignal up to 3.5 and featured even TOUGHER armor. The MKII had special features for different types of troops. Stealth soldiers could blend into the dark, and their bullets were automatically suppressed. Assault units featured built in chainsaws, which could extend from the left hand and be used when needed.
Exo-Suit MKIII 	2006 	The Exo-Suit MKIII was created by Naples Armory in 2006, and used in the campaign against Libya. The Exo-Suit MKIII featured oxygen tanks, so that the user could swim underwater, and featured the ability to make the user be able to carry things weighing up to 100 tons. The MKIII had different variations for different ranks. It supports the latest version of SmartSignal, SmartSignal 5.7
Exo-Suit MKIV 	2012 	The MKIV is the current version of the Exo-Suit. It supports the latest version of SmartSignal, which is SmartSignal 5.7. It is not too different than the MKIII, suffice for tougher armor, and extended periods of underwater time.
=== Smart Weapons ===
Smart Weapon Name 	Year of Release	SmartSignal Version Required	Type of Weapon
Smart Rifle MKVI 	2014 	5.2 	Automatic Rifle
Smart Burst MKIII 	2016 	5.5 	Burst-Action Rifle
Smart DMR MKII 	2015 	5.3 	Semi-Auto Rifle
Smart PDW MKV 	2014 	5.1 	Automatic Submachine Gun
Smart Shotgun MKVI 	2015 	5.4 	Pump-Action Shotgun
Smart AutoShot MKIV	2013 	4.9 	Automatic Shotgun
Smart Sniper MKV 	2014 	5.0 	Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
Smart LMG MKIII 	2015 	5.6 	Automatic Machine Gun
Smart Pistol MKVI 	2016 	5.4 	Pistol
=== Smart Vehicles ===
Smart Vehicle Name 	Year of Release	Smartsignal Version Required	Description of Vehicle
Smart Tank MKIII 	2012 	4.8 	Tank with twin mounted machine guns , and one two front-facing cannons. It hovers off the ground, and has port-holes where soldiers can pop out and fire out of.
Smart LV MKII 	2010 	4.5 	The SMART LV is a four-wheeled vehicle with one mounted machine gun on the back that can be manned by one man. It also has machine guns on the side that can be automated by AI or manned by humans in certain situations.
SmartCopter MKIII 	2013 	5.0 	The SmartCopter is a helicopter that has automated machine guns mounted on the front on back. It has rocket launchers located in the front of the machine, that contain homing thermal missiles.
Smart Transport MKII	2011 	4.7 	The Smart Transport is a transport plane, It is heavily armored (except for the engines) and has AI-controlled machine guns on the side. It is designed to carry large amounts of military personnel, weapons, or other supplies into combat.
Smart Bomber MKII 	2014 	5.2 	The Smart Bomber is a stealthy vehicle that is designed to fly above the battlefield at high altitudes and drop bombs on the battlefield below. It is undetectable by most RADAR signals, and if it is detected-you guessed it- it has AI controlled machine guns on the front and back to defend itself as it attempts to escape its pursuer.
SmartShip MKIV 	2015 	5.2 	The SmartShip has many variations. There is a destroyer version, a cruiser version, and battleship versions. These ships contain laser cannons, which can fire highly concentrated laser beams at enemy ships. These lasers are highly inaccurate, however, and because of this, rely heavily on their AI miniguns.
==Culture and Lifestyle==
The Malumite culture is one of honor and strength.
When a Malumite is born (male or female), they are taught the Italian language as well as English, and receive a proper education. Once they reach the age of 18, they must go to a Military Training School, also known as an MTS. 
At a MTS, they learn military tactics and are instructed on how to fight. Able-bodied Malumites must join the army by the time they are 31, or they will be a dishonor to their family.
The Exo-Suit is a large element of Malumite culture. After leaving the military, a Malumite is allowed to take their Exo-Suit's helmet with them, which is usually hung up as a decoration in their house. Selling or destroying your Exo-Suit's helmet is looked down upon.
Exo-Suits usually are decorated by the user, and having an Exo-Suit with no decoration is usually seen as a sign of being a newbie to the military. Some wealthy soldiers hire artists to paint their Exo-Suits for them.
There are higher honors, such as being a member of GAHM. GAHM members are some of the most respected people in the nation, other than the Emperor himself.Category:Official Nations
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